Word
molding
Phoneticsmold·ing
US/ˈmoʊɫdɪŋ/
UK/mˈəʊldɪŋ/
UK spelling · moulding
Definition
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.
Examples
“The carpenter is installing new crown molding in the living room.”
“We painted the wooden molding white to match the window frames and brighten the room.”
“The restoration project required custom-made plaster molding to replicate the intricate Victorian patterns that had been damaged by moisture over the decades.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the material or the decorative style; countable when referring to specific lengths or pieces.
Real-World Examples
“They also began shaping their vessels by stacking coils of clay instead of molding it.” Etymology
From Middle English moldyng; equivalent to mold + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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