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baseboard

/ˈbeɪsˌbɔɹd/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.16 in modern English

Syllables
base-board
IPA
/ˈbeɪsˌbɔɹd/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure.

American usage

noun

A similar panel at the base of a piece of furniture or equipment.

American usage

Etymology

From base + board.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈbeɪsˌbɔɹd/

Usage

Inflected Forms

baseboards (plural) base board (alternative)

Derived Forms

baseboarded

Phrases

baseboard heater baseboard heating

Synonyms

skirting board mopboard

Questions

How do you pronounce baseboard?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbeɪsˌbɔɹd/.
What does baseboard mean?
A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure.
Where does baseboard come from?
From base + board.

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