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baseboard

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base·board  (bsbôrd, -brd)
n.
A molding that conceals the joint between an interior wall and the floor. Also called mopboard.

baseboard [ˈbeɪsˌbɔːd]
n
1. a board functioning as the base of anything
2. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) the usual US and Canadian word for skirting board
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.baseboard - a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
moulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Translations
baseboard [ˈbeɪsbɔːd] N (US) → rodapié m

baseboard [ˈbeɪsbɔːrd] n (US)plinthe f
base camp ncamp m de base

baseboard
n (US) → Fußleiste f, → Lambrie f (S Ger)

baseboard [ˈbeɪsbɔːd] n (Am) → battiscopa m inv

baseboard وَزَرة podlahová lišta fodpanel Fußleiste σοβατεπί rodapié, zócalo jalkalista plinthe kutna daska battiscopa 幅木 굽도리널 plint fotlist listwa przypodłogowa rodapé плинтус sockellist แผ่นกระดานที่ปิดขอบด้านล่างของผนัง süpürgelik gỗ viền chân tường 踢脚板


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