Search Result:molding
Overview of noun molding
The noun molding has 5 senses
- molding, casting -- (the act of creating something by casting it in a mold)
- molding, moulding -- (a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing)
- molding, moulding, border -- (a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge)
- mold, mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture -- (sculpture produced by molding)
- modeling, modelling, molding, moulding -- (a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied)
Overview of verb mold
The verb mold has 6 senses
- model, mold, mould -- (form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay")
- mold, mildew -- (become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house")
- cast, mold, mould -- (form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture")
- shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge -- (make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword")
- mold -- (fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure")
- determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate -- (shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion")