molding
/ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/
Meanings
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The process of shaping or forming materials, such as clay or plastic, into desired shapes using molds.
- "He worked as a potter, molding clay into beautiful pots."
- "The sculptor used a mold to create an exact replica of a famous statue."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with moldingmodel , molder , older , holder , boldler
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
molding (en) : The process of shaping or forming materials into desired shapes using molds.
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mold (en) : A hollow shape or container used to form or shape materials into the desired form.
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moldy (en) : A substance, such as food or fabric, that has begun to decay or spoil due to the presence of mold or mildew.
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molder (en) : A person who shapes or forms materials, such as clay or plastic, into desired shapes using molds.
Variants
List of all variants of molding that leads to same resultmolding , moldings , mold , moldable , molded , molds , moulding , mouldings , bed molding , bed moldings , crown molding , injection molding , injection moldings , injection-molded , pre-mold , pre-molded , pre-molding , pre-molds , premold , premolded , premolding , premolds
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The term 'molding' comes from the Old French word 'moulder', which means 'to form or shape'. This term has been in use since the Middle English period.
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