molding
molding Lexical Profile
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• noun
American A decorative recessed or relieved surface along an edge or wall, used for architectural ornamentation or finishing.
"The historic home was elegantly finished with detailed crown molding along the high ceilings."
American The act or industrial process of shaping a liquid or pliable material, such as plastic or metal, by pouring or pressing it into a mold.
"Injection molding is a highly efficient manufacturing process used to produce thousands of identical plastic parts."
Word Nuance & Usage
In British and Commonwealth English, the word is universally spelled 'moulding', whereas 'molding' is the standard American English spelling.
• Rhymes for molding
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'moulden' (to mix or shape), originating from Old French 'modle' and Latin 'modulus' (measure or model), combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ing'.
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