1. A decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
   "They installed baseboards and other moldings to complete the room's decor";
   - moulding [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
   "The carpenter added crown molding to give the room a more elegant look";
   - moulding [Brit, Cdn], border
    
3. Sculpture produced by molding
   "The artist's molding captured the subject's likeness with remarkable detail";
   - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], moulding [Brit, Cdn], modeling [US], clay sculpture, modelling [Brit, Cdn]
    
4. The act of creating something by casting it in a mold
   "The sculptor used bronze molding to create the statue";
   - casting, moulding [Brit, Cdn]
    
5. A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
   "The artist's molding in clay helped visualize the final bronze sculpture";
   - modeling [US], modelling [Brit, Cdn], moulding [Brit, Cdn]

1. Make something, usually for a specific function
   "She molded the rice balls carefully";
   - shape, form, work, mould [Brit, Cdn], forge
    
2. Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
   "mold a bronze sculpture";
   - cast, mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. Form in clay, wax, etc
   "mold a head with clay";
   - model, mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
4. Give direction to; be an influence on
   "mold public opinion";
   - determine, shape, influence, regulate, mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
5. Fit tightly, follow the contours of
   "the dress molds to her beautiful figure";
   - mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
6. Become moldy; spoil due to humidity
   "The furniture molded in the old house";
   - mildew, mould [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: moldings

Type of: adhere, carving, cause, change, cleave, cling, cohere, creating from raw materials, decoration, do, edge, engender, make, make from scratch, ornament, ornamentation, sculpture, stick

Part of: picture frame

Encyclopedia: Molding