Moulded

Moulded is the past tense and past participle of the verb mould, used in British English, with the American equivalent molded. It also functions as an adjective to describe an object that has been formed in or shaped by a mold, or that features a mold-made form or pattern.

In manufacturing and crafts, a moulded part is produced by introducing material into a hollow cavity and allowing it to set. Common examples include moulded plastics, moulded concrete or plaster ornaments, and moulded chocolate figures. The term emphasises that the final shape was created by a mold rather than by direct forming.

In architecture and decorative arts, moulded describes features with decorative profiles created by molding. Moulded cornices, beads, edges, and other trim are common usages, indicating that the profile was produced through a molding process or design.

Spelling and usage notes: British English retains the spelling moulded, while American English typically uses molded. When used as an adjective, the form chosen generally follows regional or house style guidelines. The term is distinct from the noun mould or the verb to mould, though related in meaning to the process of shaping through a mold.