· the act of creating something by casting it in a mold

Synonym(s): casting

Hypernym(s): creating_from_raw_materials

· a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

Synonym(s): moulding

Hypernym(s): decoration, ornament, ornamentation

· a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

Synonym(s): moulding, border

Hypernym(s): edge

· sculpture produced by molding

Synonym(s): mold, mould, moulding, modeling, clay_sculpture

Hypernym(s): sculpture

· a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied

Synonym(s): modeling, modelling, moulding

Hypernym(s): sculpture, carving

· form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"

Synonym(s): model, mould

Hypernym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

· become moldy; spoil due to humidity; "The furniture molded in the old house"

Synonym(s): mildew

Hypernym(s): change

· form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"

Synonym(s): cast, mould

Hypernym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

· make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"

Synonym(s): shape, form, work, mould, forge

Hypernym(s): create_from_raw_material, create_from_raw_stuff

· fit tightly, follow the contours of; "The dress molds her beautiful figure"

Hypernym(s): cling, cleave, adhere, stick, cohere

· shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"

Synonym(s): determine, shape, influence, regulate

Hypernym(s): cause, do, make