baseboard
baseboard · baseboards
A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structureA panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure.
US/ˈbeɪsˌbɔɹd/
» The baseboards of this wall are detaching.
Meaning
2 senses(US)A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure.
a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
(US)A similar panel at the base of a piece of furniture or equipment.
Examples
1 sentencesThe baseboards of this wall are detaching.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From base + board.From base + board.
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Forms
plural: baseboardsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor:mopboardskirting board