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1. The act of creating something by casting it in a mould
   - molding [N. Amer], casting
    
2. A decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
   - molding [N. Amer]
    
3. A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
   - molding [N. Amer], border
    
4. Sculpture produced by moulding
   - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer], modeling [US], clay sculpture, modelling [Brit, Cdn]
    
5. A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
   - modeling [US], modelling [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer]

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

Derived forms: mouldings

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

Part of: picture frame

Encyclopedia: Moulding