molding

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of creating something by casting it in a mold
  2. noun a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
  3. noun a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

Etymology

From Middle English moldyng; equivalent to mold + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

casting

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