moulding
Translation
shaping, forming, molding, trim
Examples
The moulding of the statue took many hours.
The molding of the statue took many hours.
The room has decorative ceiling mouldings.
The room has decorative ceiling moldings.
Grammar Patterns
the molding of ((sth.)) the process of shaping something The molding of public opinion is complex.
a decorative molding a decorative strip of material They added a decorative molding to the wall.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shaping, forming (for the process); trim, cornice (for the decoration)
Etymology
From the verb 'to mold' plus the '-ing' suffix to form a noun. Note the US spelling 'molding'.
Memory Tips
Remember the US spelling 'molding'. Think of crown molding where the wall meets the ceiling in a house.