moulding (Meaning)

Wordnet

moulding (n)

a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

sculpture produced by molding

a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied

Webster

moulding ()

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Webster

moulding (n.)

The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.

Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal.

A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface. Moldings vary greatly in pattern, and are generally used in groups, the different members of each group projecting or retreating, one beyond another. See Cable, n., 3, and Crenelated molding, under Crenelate, v. t.

Webster

moulding (p.a.)

Used in making a mold or moldings; used in shaping anything according to a pattern.

Synonyms & Antonyms of moulding

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moulding Sentence Examples

  1. The intricate moulding on the ceiling added an elegant touch to the room.
  2. The plaster moulding around the fireplace had been carefully restored to its original glory.
  3. The intricate wooden mouldings along the walls showcased the room's craftsmanship.
  4. The artist used a special technique to create a decorative moulding on the canvas.
  5. The metal moulding provided a sturdy frame for the mirror.
  6. The rubber moulding captured every detail of the fossil.
  7. The moulding tool allowed the carpenter to create precise cuts.
  8. The moulding clay was pliable and took on any shape the sculptor desired.
  9. The moulding around the door prevented drafts from entering the house.
  10. The moulding on the sideboards masked the joints between the panels.

FAQs About the word moulding

a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing, a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge, sculpture produced by molding, a preliminary sculp

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The intricate moulding on the ceiling added an elegant touch to the room.

The plaster moulding around the fireplace had been carefully restored to its original glory.

The intricate wooden mouldings along the walls showcased the room's craftsmanship.

The artist used a special technique to create a decorative moulding on the canvas.