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molding
noun mold·ing \ˈmōl-diŋ\
: a strip of material (such as wood or metal) with some design or pattern that is used as a decoration on a wall, on the edge of a table, etc.
Full Definition of MOLDING
1
: an object produced by molding
2
a : a decorative recessed or relieved surface b : a decorative plane or curved strip used for ornamentation or finishing
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First Known Use of MOLDING
14th century
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MOLDING Defined for Kids
molding
noun mold·ing \ˈmōl-diŋ\
Definition of MOLDING for Kids
: a strip of material having a design and used as a decoration (as on a wall or the edge of a table)
Medical Dictionary
molding
noun mold·ing
Medical Definition of MOLDING
: an act or process of molding; specifically : the shaping of the fetal head to allow it to pass through the birth canal during parturition
Variants of MOLDING
mold·ing or chiefly British mould·ing \ˈmōl-diŋ\
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