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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The Chinese factories remain busy, he says, because a single toy can undergo more than one manufacturing process, from moulding the parts, to adding electronics, sewing materials, and final assembly.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 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
Raphael’s face was found boldly executed on the underside of the moulding board, and Bacchus on the head of a beer barrel.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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