La moldura es un elemento decorativo utilizado en diversas obras artísticas, entre ellas, y quizás pudiera decirse que de forma significativa, en la arquitectura. Consiste en un relieve o saliente de acusado componente longitudinal que conserva idéntico perfil en todo su trazado. Es este perfil o sección transversal el que define y diferencia los múltiples tipos de molduras.

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Molding, or moulding (Commonwealth), also known as coving (UK, Australia), is a strip of material with various profiles used to cover transitions between surfaces or for decoration. It is traditionally made from solid milled wood or plaster, but may be made from plastic or reformed wood. In classical architecture and sculpture, the molding is often carved in marble or other stones. A "sprung" molding has bevelled edges that allow mounting between two non-parallel planes (such as a wall and a ceiling), with an open space behind the molding. Other types of molding are referred to as "plain".

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