Molding: meaning, definitions and examples

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molding

[ ˈmoʊldɪŋ ]

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construction

A strip of material with a design or shape used to decorate or add structure to a surface.

Synonyms

border, edging, trim

Examples of usage

The molding around the window added a touch of elegance to the room.
She chose a decorative molding for the ceiling to give the room a more finished look.

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manufacturing

The process of shaping a raw material into a desired form by applying pressure or heat.

Synonyms

casting, forming, shaping

Examples of usage

The molding of the plastic parts requires precision and expertise.
The metal molding is done by casting the molten metal into a mold.

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behavior

Influence or shape (someone or something), especially in a positive way.

Synonyms

guide, influence, shape

Examples of usage

Parents play a crucial role in molding their children's values and beliefs.
Education is a powerful tool for molding young minds.

Translations

Translations of the word "molding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moldagem

🇮🇳 मोल्डिंग

🇩🇪 Formen

🇮🇩 pencetakan

🇺🇦 формування

🇵🇱 formowanie

🇯🇵 成形（せいけい）

🇫🇷 moulage

🇪🇸 moldeo

🇹🇷 kalıplama

🇰🇷 성형

🇸🇦 تشكيل

🇨🇿 tvarování

🇸🇰 tvarovanie

🇨🇳 成型 (chéngxíng)

🇸🇮 oblikovanje

🇮🇸 mótun

🇰🇿 қалыптау

🇬🇪 ფორმირება

🇦🇿 formalaşdırma

🇲🇽 moldeado

Word origin

The word 'molding' originates from the Middle English 'mold', meaning soil or earth suitable for forming a shape. The term evolved to refer to the process of shaping or forming materials, both in construction and manufacturing. Over time, 'molding' came to encompass not only the physical act of shaping materials but also the figurative sense of influencing or shaping someone's character or behavior. Today, 'molding' is widely used in various contexts to describe the act of giving form or structure to something.

See also: mold, molded, molder, moldmaker, smolder, unmolded.