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Definition of baseboard

baseboard

/ˈbeɪs.bɔːrd/
base · board
Plural:baseboards
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baseboard Lexical Profile

baseboard Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A narrow wooden or vinyl board running along the lowest part of an interior wall where it meets the floor, used to cover the joint and protect the wall from kicks and scuffs.

Example

"The carpenters painted the wooden baseboard crisp white to contrast with the dark hardwood floor."

2

A flat panel or board that forms the supporting base for a piece of equipment, a model railway layout, or an electronic circuit.

Example

"He mounted the miniature train tracks and scenery onto a sturdy plywood baseboard."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baseboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baseboard
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