| 释义 | Noun: moulding  mówlding Usage: Brit, Cdn (=molding)
 
 Verb: mould  mówldThe act of creating something by casting it in a mould- molding [N. Amer], casting
A decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing- molding [N. Amer]
A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge- molding [N. Amer], border
Sculpture produced by moulding- mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer], modeling [N. Amer], clay sculpture, modelling [Brit, Cdn]
A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied- modeling [N. Amer], modelling [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer]
 Usage: Brit, Cdn (=mold)
 
 Form in clay, wax, etc- model, mold [N. Amer]
Become mouldy; spoil due to humidity"The furniture moulded in the old house"
 - mold [N. Amer], mildew
Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mould- cast, mold [N. Amer]
Make something, usually for a specific function"She moulded the rice balls carefully"
 - shape, form, work, mold [N. Amer], forge
Fit tightly, follow the contours of"The dress moulds her beautiful figure"
 - mold [N. Amer]
Shape or influence; give direction to"mould public opinion"
 - determine, shape, mold [N. Amer], influence, regulate
 Derived forms: mouldings Type of: adhere, carving, cause, change, cleave, cling, cohere, create from raw material, create from raw stuff, creating from raw materials, decoration, do, edge, make, ornament, ornamentation, sculpture, stick Part of: picture frame Encyclopedia: MouldMoulding |