Meaning & use
doming
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The process of shaping something into a dome or forming a curved, rounded surface.
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The jeweler used a special punch for doming the metal disc into a rounded cabochon.
Doming of the roof helped distribute the weight of the snow evenly.
A note on using this word
"Doming" is a common technique term in metalworking and jewelry making, where flat sheet metal is hammered or pressed into a convex shape.
Words with a similar meaning
archingcurving
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Words with an opposite meaning
flattening
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