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moulding

British  
/ ˈməʊldɪŋ /

noun

  1. architect

    1. a shaped outline, esp one used on cornices, etc

    2. a shaped strip made of wood, stone, etc

  2. something moulded

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Chhattisgarh, for instance, is India's sole producer of tin concentrates and moulding sand, and a leading source of coal, dolomite, bauxite and high-grade iron ore, according to the ministry of mines.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

"The entanglement between our photons is malleable, like clay in a potter's hands, but during the moulding process, some features are retained," explains Forbes.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

At the same time, these region-wide efforts will have to be balanced by moulding solutions to suit local conditions where needed.

From Reuters • Nov. 13, 2023

He adopted a cerebral approach, moulding a group of outstanding talents into a purists' dream, mixing style with steel to superb effect.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2023

I could feel it moulding into something else: anger.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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