moulding
Britishnoun
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architect
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a shaped outline, esp one used on cornices, etc
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a shaped strip made of wood, stone, etc
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something moulded
Example Sentences
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Saints slowly recovered from the onslaught with Smith moulding some shape into his reordered backline.
From BBC • May 24, 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
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
After that he worked in another factory, moulding tin boxes for mooncakes, a traditional Chinese bakery product.
From Reuters • Nov. 21, 2022
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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