Baseboard (Noun)
Meaning
A molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter carefully installed the baseboard around the edges of the room to cover the gap between the floor and the wall.
- The new baseboard perfectly matched the trim and added a touch of elegance to the newly renovated kitchen.
- She spent hours painting the baseboard to get it just the right shade to match the rest of the room's decor.
- To keep the baseboard from getting damaged, the movers carefully placed protective covers along the walls as they moved furniture into the house.
- After years of wear and tear, the old baseboard had become scratched and faded, so the homeowner decided to replace it with new molding.