surbase

noun

sur·​base
ˈsərˌbās
1
: a molding immediately above the base of a wall (as of a wainscoted room)
2
: a cornice or a series of moldings at the top of the base of a pedestal or podium see dado illustration

Word History

Etymology

sur- + base

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“Surbase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surbase. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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