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")