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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • surˈbasement, noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of surbase1

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

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

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

On the landing dainty little fluted pilasters support the surbase, their fine scale lending much grace and refinement.

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

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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