surbase

[ sur-beys ]

/ ˈsɜrˌbeɪs /

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noun Architecture.

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

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Origin of surbase

First recorded in 1670–80; sur-¹ + base¹

Words nearby surbase

Surakarta, sural, sural artery, sural nerve, Surat, surbase, surbased, surbased arch, surcease, surcharge, surcingle

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How to use surbase in a sentence

A beautiful stucco cornice and ceiling and a carved wood surbase are its best features.
The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia|Frank Cousins
A molded surbase and skirting, with a broad expanse of plastered wall between, provides an effective dado all around the hall.
The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia|Frank Cousins
On the landing dainty little fluted pilasters support the surbase, their fine scale lending much grace and refinement.
The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia|Frank Cousins
A nicely paneled dado with dark-capped surbase along the opposite wall greatly enriches the effect.
The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia|Frank Cousins

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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British Dictionary definitions for surbase

surbase

/ (ˈsɜːˌbeɪs) /

noun

the uppermost part, such as a moulding, of a pedestal, base, or skirtingCompare subbase

Derived forms of surbase

surbasement, noun

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