baseboard

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baseboard

/ˈbeɪsˌbɔɹd/ US

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From base + board.

noun baseboards · base board

US A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure.
Similar: skirting board
US A similar panel at the base of a piece of furniture or equipment.

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@misc{baseboard_2026,
  title = {baseboard},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/baseboard},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}