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Synonyms
Etymology
1. baseboard
noun. ['ˈbeɪsˌbɔrd'] a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor.
Etymology
- base (English)
- bas (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- board (English)
- bord (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Baseboard
- aboveboard
- billboard
- blackboard
- broadsword
- cardboard
- checkerboard
- chessboard
- chipboard
- clapboard
- clavichord
- clipboard
- concord
- concorde
- containerboard
- dartboard
- dashboard
- fiberboard
- fibreboard
- fingerboard
- floorboard
Sentences with baseboard
1. Adverb
Install baseboard material at floor level on interior spaces and wood trim to cap exposed corners of the wall.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Lay a short piece of scrap baseboard on the floor, flat side down.
3. Adjective
The height of your baseboard moldings can have a significant influence on the look and feel of your home.