noun
molding
MOHL-dihng
Molding (noun) means a decorative strip, usually of wood or plaster, used to trim or ornament edges and joints. Example: “The carpenter added crown molding along the ceiling.”
noun
1
A decorative strip, usually of wood or plaster, used to trim or ornament edges and joints.
"The carpenter added crown molding along the ceiling."
2
The process of shaping something in a mold.
"The factory specializes in the molding of plastic parts."
How to use molding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often refers to the decorative trim strips used in carpentry and interior design.
UK vs US
Spelled "moulding" in British English.
Common pairings
crown molding
baseboard molding
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Word forms
- Plural
- moldings
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The carpenter added crown _____ along the ceiling.
Etymology
From mold plus the suffix -ing.
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Rhymes for molding
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What does “molding” mean?
The word “molding” means a decorative strip, usually of wood or plaster, used to trim or ornament edges and joints. In plain terms, most often refers to the decorative trim strips used in carpentry and interior design.
How do you pronounce “molding”?
“Molding” is pronounced MOHL-dihng (/ˈmoʊl.dɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “molding” in a sentence?
Here is “molding” used in a sentence: “The carpenter added crown molding along the ceiling.”
What part of speech is “molding”?
“Molding” is a noun.
How many meanings does “molding” have?
“Molding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a decorative strip, usually of wood or plaster, used to trim or ornament edges and joints.
