baseboard

/ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/ /ˈbeɪsbɔrd/

Meanings

noun

(finish carpentry, interior decorating) A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure

Examples :

"The cat likes to rub against the baseboard in the living room. "

architecture building

noun

Examples :

"The robotic vacuum cleaner bumped into the baseboard of the kitchen cabinets. "

part building architecture item

Related Words

interior noun

/ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/

The inside of a building, container, cavern, or other enclosed structure.

"The cozy interior of the library was perfect for studying. "

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

carpentry noun

/ˈkɑːrpəntri/ /ˈkɑːrpɪntri/

The trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures; woodworking.

"My grandfather's carpentry skills allowed him to build a beautiful wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

decorating verb

/ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdɛkəˌreɪɾɪŋ/

To furnish with decorations.

"We decorated the Christmas tree with tinsel and baubles."

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

The act of equipping, or the state of being equipped, as for a voyage or expedition.

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

furniture noun

/ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/

Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

"A chair is furniture. Sofas are also furniture."

molding verb

/ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/ /ˈmoʊl.dɪŋ/

To shape in or on a mold; to form into a particular shape; to give shape to.

"The sculptor is molding clay into a beautiful statue. "

cabinets noun

/ˈkæbənəts/ /ˈkæbnəts/

A storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall.

"We keep the plates and cups in the cabinets above the kitchen counter. "

similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

robotic adjective

/ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪk/ /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪk/

Of, relating to, or resembling a robot; mechanical, lacking emotion or personality, etc.

"The cashier's voice was robotic and monotone, showing no friendliness at all. "