molding
Translation
moulding, trim, cornice
Examples
The room has decorative crown molding.
The room has decorative crown moulding.
The molding of plastic parts is a complex process.
The moulding of plastic parts is a complex process.
Grammar Patterns
((crown/etc.)) ((moulding)) a decorative strip. The room has elegant crown moulding.
the ((moulding)) of (sth.) the process of shaping sth. The moulding of plastic is a complex process.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trim, decoration, cornice, framing
Etymology
From the verb 'to mould', meaning to shape. A moulding is a 'shaped' piece of wood or plaster.
Memory Tips
Think of the decorative *moulding* along the ceiling as something that was *moulded* or shaped from plaster.