molding | ||
1. | [ noun ] the act of creating something by casting it in a mold | |
Synonyms: | casting | |
Related terms: | creating_from_raw_materials cast | |
2. | [ noun ] a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge | |
Synonyms: | border moulding | |
Related terms: | edge picture_frame | |
3. | [ noun ] (fine art) sculpture produced by molding | |
Synonyms: | mould moulding modeling clay_sculpture mold | |
Related terms: | sculpture model cast | |
4. | [ noun ] a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing | |
Synonyms: | moulding | |
Related terms: | decoration architrave beading cornice cyma subbase rib egg-and-dart conge gorgerin quirk_molding ovolo surbase cavetto baseboard torus annulet | |
5. | [ noun ] (fine art) a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied | |
Synonyms: | moulding modelling modeling | |
Related terms: | sculpture cheoplasty model | |
Similar spelling: |
moulding moulting molting moldiness Molden Moulton Moulden |