Synonyms for molding


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mohl-ding
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmoʊl dɪŋ


Définition of molding

Origin :
  • also moulding, early 14c., "act of kneading," from mold (n.1). Architectural sense is from mid-15c.; carpentry sense is from 1670s.
  • noun a molded or carved strip
  • noun forming as in a mold
Example sentences :
  • It was simply a coppery glow, marvelously delicate, molding her face.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • You might touch the clay that a sculptor is molding and make it elastic.
  • Extract from : « Common Science » by Carleton W. Washburne
  • This is also surmounted by an overhanging cap and a molding.
  • Extract from : « Carpentry for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • It is a type of molding which should not be used with any other pronounced type of molding.
  • Extract from : « Carpentry for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • Her hands lightly caught the molding on either side of the door.
  • Extract from : « The Coast of Chance » by Esther Chamberlain
  • And I found that the forces of the firmament were molding my orbit also.
  • Extract from : « Wandl the Invader » by Raymond King Cummings
  • The following is the itemized actual cost of molding and sinking a 26-ft.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • When molding small slabs an average of 12 were made per day.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • The pipes were left in the forms till the morning of the day after molding.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • This track ran between the base slabs on which the molding was done.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette

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