Subbase (Noun)
Meaning
The lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The subbase was a simple, unadorned curve that supported the more ornate moldings above.
- In classical architecture, the subbase is typically a flat, unscroll profile that separates the base from the floor.
- The subbase of the wainscoting was painted a darker color than the upper moldings to create a sense of depth.
- After installing the subbase, the carpenter moved on to the more decorative moldings that would cover it.
- The restoration of the old mansion required the replacement of the subbase, which had been damaged by years of water seepage.