sprung molding

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a molded board, as one forming part of a cornice, placed diagonally and secured at the ends to two surfaces intersecting at a right angle.

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Also called spring molding.

Like a Jack in the Box just sprung from coiled captivity, he begins rambling excitedly.
Rob Marshall Defends ‘Into the Woods’|Kevin Fallon|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A citizens group, Kansans for Justice, has sprung up as well to oppose retention of Justices Lee Johnson and Eric Rosen.
And Here Come 2014’s Willie Hortons|Eleanor Clift|November 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Local mechanics pitched in to help mend the craft, but weeks into setting off the repairs wore thin and the vessel sprung a leak.
Victor Mooney’s Epic Adventure for His Dead Brother|Justin Jones|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And in the U.K., dozens of small and large companies have sprung up to serve the market.
It’s Always Sunny In England|The Daily Beast|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Various pain management initiatives have sprung up around the country, whether related to cancer or other causes.
DEA's Painkiller Crackdown Too Little, Too Late?|Russell Saunders|August 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There are a dozen other "adult schools" in the town which have sprung from Severn Street.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
Scarcely had he smoothed the way with one opponent than another sprung up in an unexpected quarter.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The foremast is sprung, the main-topgallant mast is gone, and the mizzen has been snapped off close by the deck.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
He sprung up to rush to the door, but before he had moved further, the click of the pistol-lock struck his ear.
Digby Heathcote|W.H.G. Kingston
It was difficult to understand from exactly what sources of experience or intuition the singular remark could have sprung.
The Daughters of Danaus|Mona Caird