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Baseboard - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A baseboard is a narrow wooden or vinyl board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between the wall and the floor. It adds a finished look and protects the wall from damage.

baseboard

/ˈbeɪsˌbɔrd/ /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːd/

Definition:

A narrow wooden board running along the base of an interior wall.

Synonyms:

skirting board, mopboard, trim, molding

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

ceiling, crown molding

Common Collocations:

install baseboard, paint baseboard, replace baseboard, wooden baseboard, decorative baseboard

Derivatives:

baseboards (plural), baseboarding (gerund)

Usage Tips:

Use "baseboard" to refer to the decorative or protective trim at the bottom of a wall.

Common Phrases:

baseboard heater, baseboard molding, running along the baseboard

Etymology:

Derived from "base" (bottom) + "board" (flat piece of wood), first used in the 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The carpenter installed a new white baseboard in the living room.
  • 2. She painted the baseboard to match the room’s trim color.
  • 3. Dust often collects along the edges of the baseboard.
  • 4. The old baseboard was damaged and needed replacement.

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