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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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"So I think they've done a good job of moulding the two together. But for us players and the coaching staff, everything feels very similar."

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

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

Ruth had been picking at some moulding flakes of wood on the bench beside her, and for a moment she seemed completely absorbed in this task.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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