moulding

• Nom désignant une bande décorative ou une surface profilée utilisée pour embellir ou finir, ainsi qu'une forme sculptée obtenue par moulage.

A noun referring to a decorative strip or contoured surface used for ornamentation or finishing, or a sculpted form produced by molding.

1. B2formalart

   A decorative strip of material, such as wood or plaster, used for ornamentation or finishing on walls, ceilings, or furniture.

   Moulure décorative

   • The room was adorned with intricate crown moulding along the ceiling.
   • He installed new wooden moulding around the door frames.
   • The old house had beautiful plaster moulding in the hallway.

   Synonymesbandborderedgingtrimtrimming

2. Decorative edgeB2formalart

   A decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge, often used in architecture or woodworking.

   Moulure décorative

   • The picture frame had a delicate moulding around its edge.
   • The cabinet doors featured a simple moulding for a classic look.
   • The craftsman carved a decorative moulding along the table's rim.

   Synonymesarchitravebeadbordercasingcorniceedgingfilletfriezemoldingtrim

3. Sculpture by moldingC1formalart

   A sculpture produced by shaping a pliable material, such as clay or wax, into a desired form.

   modelage

   • The artist displayed a clay moulding of a human figure.
   • The museum featured a bronze moulding from the Renaissance period.
   • She created a detailed moulding of a bird for the exhibition.

   Synonymesmodel

4. C1formalart

   A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied or cast.

   Ébauche (sculpture)

   • The sculptor made a wax moulding before casting the final bronze statue.
   • The preliminary clay moulding was used to create the marble version.
   • He carefully preserved the original wax moulding for future reproductions.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner une forme ou de façonner quelque chose, ou d'influencer le développement de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.

A verb used to indicate the act of shaping or forming something, or of influencing the development of something or someone.

1. B1formalamerican

   To give a shape or form to a soft substance, such as clay or dough.

   mouler, façonner, donner une forme

   • She molded the clay into a beautiful vase.
   • The baker molded the dough into small rolls.
   • Children love to mold shapes out of playdough.

   Synonymescastfashionforgeformkneadmodelpresssculptshapework

2. Influence or developB2formalamerican

   To influence or shape someone's character, opinions, or behavior.

   façonner, influencer

   • His early experiences molded his personality.
   • Teachers help mold young minds.
   • The culture of the company molded her work ethic.

   Synonymescultivatedevelopeducatefashionformguideinfluencemodelshapetrain