surbase

American  

[sur-bays] / ˈsɜrˌbeɪs /

noun

Architecture.

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

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surbase British  

/ ˈsɜːˌbeɪs /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• surbasement
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of surbase

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

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Example Sentences

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surbase

A molded surbase and skirting, with a broad expanse of plastered wall between, provides an effective dado all around the hall.

From The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia by Frank Cousins

Unlike the plain dado of the main hall, however, elaborated only by a molded surbase and skirting, a handsome paneled wainscot runs around the staircase hall and up the stairs.

From The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia by Frank Cousins

A nicely paneled dado with dark-capped surbase along the opposite wall greatly enriches the effect.

From The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia by Frank Cousins

A beautiful stucco cornice and ceiling and a carved wood surbase are its best features.

From The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia by Frank Cousins

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.

From In Mr. Knox's Country by Martin Ross

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