moulding UK /ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/US /ˈmoʊl.dɪŋ/noun 7forms 1phrases 1 noun7 •The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder. •A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.A fine-scale denticulated molding in the cornice, repeated elsewhere in the exterior wood trim, lends an air of exceptional richness and refinement. — 1920 •Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal. •A planing machine for making moldings. •A mill for shaping timber. •A machine to assist in making molds for castings. •A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds. formsmouldings Phrases with moulding pellet mouldingA narrow band ornamented with small flat disks.