1. molding - noun
· the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
Synonym(s): casting
Hypernym(s): creating_from_raw_materials
2. molding - noun
· a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Synonym(s): moulding
Hypernym(s): decoration, ornament, ornamentation
3. molding - noun
· a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
Hypernym(s): edge
4. molding - noun
· sculpture produced by molding
Synonym(s): mold, mould, moulding, modeling, clay_sculpture
Hypernym(s): sculpture
5. molding - noun
· a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
Synonym(s): modeling, modelling, moulding
Hypernym(s): sculpture, carving
6. mold - verb
· form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
Hypernym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
7. mold - verb
· become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house"
Synonym(s): mildew
Hypernym(s): change
8. mold - verb
· form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
Hypernym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
9. mold - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): shape, form, work, mould, forge
Hypernym(s): create_from_raw_material, create_from_raw_stuff
10. mold - verb
· fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure"
Hypernym(s): cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere
11. mold - verb
· shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
Synonym(s): determine, shape, influence, regulate
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