"moulding" in the noun sense
1. molding, moulding
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
2. molding, moulding, border
a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
3. mold, mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture
sculpture produced by molding
4. modeling, modelling, molding, moulding
a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
"moulding" in the verb sense
1. model, mold, mould
form in clay, wax, etc
"model a head with clay"
2. cast, mold, mould
form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold
"cast a bronze sculpture"
3. 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"
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