Molding
ˈməʊldɪŋ
Definitions
3 meaningsA shaped or ornamented strip used for decoration or to cover a joint.
ˈməʊldɪŋ
A decorative strip used to decorate a surface.
The intricate molding on the ceiling gave the room a classic look.
💡 Simply: Molding is like the fancy trim you put on walls and ceilings to make them look nice. It's like giving your house a stylish haircut!
👶 For kids: Molding is like a fancy line you put on your walls or ceilings to make them look pretty.
More Examples
The craftsman carefully installed the baseboard molding.
They used decorative molding to frame the doorway.
How It's Used
"The room was finished with intricate crown molding."
"We added chair rail molding to the dining room walls."
The act or process of forming something by using a mold.
ˈməʊldɪŋ
The process or act of forming something in a mold.
The factory specializes in plastic molding.
💡 Simply: Molding is when you use a mold – like a cookie cutter – to shape something, like making plastic toys or sculptures.
👶 For kids: Molding is like using a special shape (like a mold) to make something new.
More Examples
The molding process requires careful temperature control.
Ceramic molding allows for complex shapes.
How It's Used
"Injection molding is a common process for creating plastic parts."
"The artist used molding techniques to create the sculpture."
Present participle of the verb 'mold' or 'mould'.
ˈməʊldɪŋ
Present participle of 'mold' or 'mould' (to shape).
He is molding the clay into a vase.
💡 Simply: Molding means you're making something take a certain shape, like when you play with Play-Doh and shape it.
👶 For kids: When you're molding, you're making something into a shape.
More Examples
The baker is molding the bread dough.
The artist is molding a new sculpture.
How It's Used
"The sculptor is molding the clay into a human figure."
"She's molding the dough into bread shapes."
From Middle English *moldyng*, present participle of molden, from Old English *moldian* (“to form, shape”) or from Old French *moulle* (“mould, shape”).
Molding has been used in architecture and art for centuries, dating back to ancient civilizations.