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MOLDINGS Synonyms

There are 24 synonyms of the word moldings. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word moldings. (close relations)
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border
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a line that indicates a boundary

• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

• the boundary of a surface

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• a strip forming the outer edge of something

verb

• extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

• form the boundary of; be contiguous to

• enclose in or as if in a frame

• provide with a border or edge

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

casing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the housing or outer covering of something

• the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire

• the enclosing frame around a door or window opening

cornice
nounn
noun

• a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing

• a molding at the corner between the ceiling and the top of a wall

• the topmost projecting part of an entablature

verb

• furnish with a cornice

dado
nounn
noun

• panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall

• the section of a pedestal between the base and the surbase

• a rectangular groove cut into a board so that another piece can fit into it

verb

• provide with a dado

• cut a dado into or fit into a dado

decoration
nounn
noun

• something used to beautify

• an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

• the act of decorating something (in the hope of making it more attractive)

design
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

• an arrangement scheme

• something intended as a guide for making something else

• a decorative or artistic work

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• a preliminary sketch indicating the plan for something

• the creation of something in the mind

verb

• make or work out a plan for; devise

• plan something for a specific role or purpose or effect

• create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner

• make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form

• create designs

• conceive or fashion in the mind; invent

• intend or have as a purpose

edging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)

embellishment
nounn
noun

• elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

• a superfluous ornament

• the act of adding extraneous decorations to something

finial
nounn
noun

• an ornament at the top of a spire or gable; usually a foliated fleur-de-lis

frieze
nounn
noun

• an architectural ornament consisting of a horizontal sculptured band between the architrave and the cornice

• a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap

molding
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

• a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• sculpture produced by molding

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

ornament
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something used to beautify

verb

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• be an ornament to

ornamentation
nounn
noun

• the state of being ornamented

• something used to beautify

• the act of adding extraneous decorations to something

trim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of arrangement or appearance

• a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment

• attitude of an aircraft in flight when allowed to take its own orientation

• cutting down to the desired size or shape

adjective satellite

• thin and fit

• characterized by order and neatness; free from disorder

• neat and smart in appearance

• severely simple in line or design

verb

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

• decorate, as with ornaments

• cut down on; make a reduction in

• balance in flight by regulating the control surfaces

• be in equilibrium during a flight

• decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

• cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

• cut closely

• adjust (sails on a ship) so that the wind is optimally used

veneer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood

• an ornamental coating to a building

verb

• cover with veneer

wainscot
verb, nounv, n
noun

• panel forming the lower part of an interior wall when it is finished differently from the rest of the wall

• wooden panels that can be used to line the walls of a room

coving
nounn
noun

• A concave surface forming a junction between a ceiling and a wall.

• The vertical sides connecting the jambs with the breast of a fireplace.

moulding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing

• a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge

• sculpture produced by molding

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

modeling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sculpture produced by molding

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

• the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

casting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• object formed by a mold

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

• the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

• the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie

Best Hypernyms For MOLDINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for moldings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
sculpture carving decoration edge ornament ornamentation
Phrases (1)
creating from raw materials

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