noun
molding
MOHL-dihng
noun
1
A decorative strip, usually of wood or plaster, used to trim or ornament edges and joints.
"The carpenter added crown molding along the ceiling."
2
The process of shaping something in a mold.
"The factory specializes in the molding of plastic parts."
How to Use Molding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often refers to the decorative trim strips used in carpentry and interior design.
UK vs US
Spelled "moulding" in British English.
Common pairings
crown molding
baseboard molding
Word Forms
moldings plural
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Etymology
From mold plus the suffix -ing.