molding

1. To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.
2. To guide or determine the growth or development of; influence
3. To fit closely by following the contours of.
4. To make a mold of or from (molten metal, for example) before casting.
5. To ornament with moldings.
6. To be shaped in or as if in a mold.

   These shoes gradually molded to my feet.

1. To cause to become moldy; to cause mold to grow upon.
2. To become moldy; to be covered or filled, in whole or in part, with a mold.

verb

To cover with mold or soil.

1. The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
2. Anything cast in a mold, or which appears to be so, as grooved or ornamental bars of wood or metal.
3. A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.
4. (woodwork) A planing machine for making moldings.
5. (founding) A machine to assist in making molds for castings.
6. (milling) A mill for shaping timber.
7. (founding) A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds.