baseboard

noun

base·board | \ˈbās-ˌbȯrd

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

Examples of baseboard in a Sentence

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Bedbugs nest in crevices of mattresses, along baseboards and inside furniture. — Julia Terruso, Philly.com, "What to know about bedbug prevention, treatment," 5 July 2018 Everywhere, special touches like textured tile, flush baseboards, custom bookshelves and cabinetry give the home a museum-quality feel. — Arizona Republic, azcentral, "Coolest homes: 10 unique modern homes featured on azcentral," 21 June 2018 Bedbugs hide in mattresses, bed frames, baseboards, outlets, furniture and carpets. — Julia Terruso, Philly.com, "What to know about bedbug prevention, treatment," 5 July 2018 As in each of the houses to be built in this 20-home development, this model has hardwood floors, upgraded Windsor trim around the windows and doors, and five-inch baseboard trim with shoe moldings. — James Alexander, courant.com, "Property of the Week: Highland Ridge, Manchester," 24 Aug. 2017 The next line of defense is to seal up any cracks, crevices, or other entry points along baseboards with copper mesh and foam fillers. — Margeaux Sippell, BostonGlobe.com, "It has 30 legs and hides in your basement in summer. Don’t kill it," 26 June 2018 In upgrading the house, the couple installed central air conditioning, a natural gas generator, a central vacuum system, baseboard heating and a fire sprinkler system. — Joan Walden, courant.com, "288 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury," 21 June 2018 Repeat at the bottom of the wall, along the top edge of the baseboard. — Daniel Bortz, sacbee, "Four home-improvement jobs you can knock out," 15 June 2018 The bedrooms are all mini-suites with separate heating zones, and mahogany crown molding and baseboards. — Joan Walden, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 485 Deercliff Road, Avon," 20 Oct. 2017

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