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molding

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˈmoʊɫdɪŋ// UK //mˈəʊldɪŋ// mold·ing

n. a decorative strip of wood, stone, or plastic used to cover edges or decorate walls and ceilings. You often see it where the wall meets the floor or the ceiling.

n. a decorative recessed or relieved surface used for ornamentation or to conceal joints in architecture and furniture. Often features a uniform profile across its length.


SIMPLE

The carpenter is installing new crown molding in the living room.

CONTEXTUAL

We painted the wooden molding white to match the window frames and brighten the room.

COMPLEX

The restoration project required custom-made plaster molding to replicate the intricate Victorian patterns that had been damaged by moisture over the decades.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English moldyng; equivalent to mold + -ing.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the material or the decorative style; countable when referring to specific lengths or pieces.

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