1. (

• molding ,
• casting ,

) the act of creating something by casting it in a mold ;

2. (

• molding ,
• moulding ,

) a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing ;

3. (

• molding ,
• moulding ,
• border ,

) a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge ;

4. (

• mold ,
• mould ,
• molding ,
• moulding ,
• modeling ,
• clay_sculpture

) sculpture produced by molding ;

5. (

• modeling ,
• modelling ,
• molding ,
• moulding

) a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied ;

1. (

• model ,
• mold ,
• mould ,

) form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay" ;

2. (

• mold ,
• mildew

) become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house" ;

3. (

• cast ,
• mold ,
• mould

) form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture" ;

4. (

• shape ,
• form ,
• work ,
• mold ,
• mould ,
• forge ,

) make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword" ;

5. (

• mold

) fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure" ;

6. (

• determine ,
• shape ,
• mold ,
• influence ,
• regulate

) shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion" ;