surbase

[sur-beys]

noun

Architecture.

1. a molding above a base, bases, as that immediately above a baseboard, the crowning molding of a pedestal, etc.

surbase

/ ˈsɜːˌbeɪs /

noun

1. the uppermost part, such as a moulding, of a pedestal, base, or skirting Compare subbase

Other Word Forms

• surbasement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of surbase¹

First recorded in 1670–80; sur- ¹ + base ¹

Example Sentences

Beneath the surbase, the panels, as also those of the door, were covered with arabesques.

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Mr. Tebbutts here passed out of the incident into the night, and the Aussolas Martin Cat was swallowed up by a large hole in the surbase in the corner of the first landing.

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Two squares of faded carpeting of different patterns, covered the middle of the floor, leaving, toward the surbase, a wide, blank margin around them.

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Not but, for my part, I 'd equally refuse her leave to touch the moulding in the surbase.

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There is the similar ramped balustrade and paneled wainscot with ramped surbase and dark wood cap rail along the wall opposite.

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