n. A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure
n. A similar panel at the base of a piece of furniture or equipment.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A board, or other woodwork, carried round the walls of a room and touching the floor, to form a base and protect the plastering; -- also called washboard (in England), mopboard, and scrubboard.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A line of boarding around the interior walls of a room, next to the floor.
n. In photography, the foundation of the camera, which carries the lens, front, bellows, and back.
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n. a molding covering the joint formed by a wall and the floor
Word Usage
"Fortunately, the baseboard is cut into suitable lengths, so we do not need to use the handsaw again and once more risk attracting attention."