baseboard
noun
base·board
ˈbās-ˌbȯrd 
: a board situated at or forming the base of something
specifically
: a molding covering the joint of a wall and the adjoining floor
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The style is classic yet rustic, with smooth planks, a rich stain, decorative moldings along the rim, and baseboards along the bottom.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2025
Seal crevices around baseboards, light sockets, and other openings in your home.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Rather than tile, Steffens prefers that a more modern approach is a crown molding with a wood baseboard in the bathroom.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
Plus, this allows the vacuum to clean right up against walls and baseboards.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2025
Seal crevices around baseboards, light sockets, and other openings in your home.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Rather than tile, Steffens prefers that a more modern approach is a crown molding with a wood baseboard in the bathroom.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2025
Plus, this allows the vacuum to clean right up against walls and baseboards.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Baseboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseboard. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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baseboard
noun
base·board
-ˌbōrd
-ˌbȯrd
: a board placed at or forming the base of something
especially
: a molding covering the crack between a wall and floor
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