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baseboard

A narrow strip of wood, plastic, or other material running along the lowest part of an interior wall where it meets the floor.
Noun
pl: baseboards

This term refers specifically to the architectural trim used to protect the lower edge of a wall and hide the expansion gap of flooring. It is primarily used in residential and commercial interior design contexts. In British English, this element is more commonly referred to as a skirting board.

As a physical object, it is a countable noun. While it can be measured in linear feet or meters, individual sections or the overall installation in a room are treated as countable units.

Meanings

Noun

A narrow strip of wood, plastic, or other material running along the lowest part of an interior wall where it meets the floor.

The contractor installed a white baseboard to cover the gap between the wall and the hardwood floor.

Examples

The white baseboard contrasts sharply with the dark hardwood floors.

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The white baseboard contrasts sharply with the dark hardwood floors.

I need to scrub the dust off the baseboard before the guests arrive.

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I need to scrub the dust off the baseboard before the guests arrive.

We should install a new baseboard to cover the gap between the wall and the carpet.

Business

We should install a new baseboard to cover the gap between the wall and the carpet.

The detective noticed a small piece of evidence wedged behind the baseboard.

Detective

The detective noticed a small piece of evidence wedged behind the baseboard.

Can you help me nail this baseboard into place?

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Can you help me nail this baseboard into place?

The old house had ornate mahogany baseboards that reached six inches up the wall.

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The old house had ornate mahogany baseboards that reached six inches up the wall.

I wonder if the cat scratched the baseboard while I was away.

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I wonder if the cat scratched the baseboard while I was away.

Paint the baseboard the same color as the walls to make the room feel taller.

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Paint the baseboard the same color as the walls to make the room feel taller.

The vacuum cleaner is too wide to get right up against the baseboard.

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The vacuum cleaner is too wide to get right up against the baseboard.

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