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baseboard
noun base·board \-ˌbȯrd\
: a narrow board along the bottom of a wall that covers the area where the wall meets the floor
Full Definition of BASEBOARD
: 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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First Known Use of BASEBOARD
1847
Rhymes with BASEBOARD
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BASEBOARD Defined for Kids
baseboard
noun base·board \ˈbās-ˌbȯrd\
Definition of BASEBOARD for Kids
: a line of thin boards running along the bottom of the walls of a room
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