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moulding noun [ ˈməʊldɪŋ ]

• a shaped strip of wood or other material fitted as a decorative architectural feature, especially in a cornice.
• "a decorative plaster moulding placed at the centre of a ceiling"

mould verb

• form (an object) out of malleable material.
• "mould the figure from white fondant"
Similar: shape, form, fashion, model, work, construct, frame, make, create, configure, manufacture, design, sculpt, sculpture, throw, forge, cast, die-cast, stamp, print, impress, emboss, deboss, engrave, etch,
• influence the formation or development of.
• "he was instrumental in moulding the policy and ideals of the journal"
Similar: determine, direct, control, guide, lead, influence, shape, form, fashion, affect, make,
Origin: Middle English: apparently from Old French modle, from Latin modulus (see modulus).


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