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moulding vs cyma

cyma vs moulding

moulding and cyma both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
moulding Yes No No No
cyma Yes No No No
As nouns, cyma is a hyponym of moulding; that is, cyma is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than moulding:
  • moulding: a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
  • cyma: (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)
moulding (noun) cyma (noun)
a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied (architecture) a molding for a cornice; in profile it is shaped like an S (partly concave and partly convex)
a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
sculpture produced by molding
Difference between moulding and cyma

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