surbase
a molding above a base, as that immediately above a baseboard, the crowning molding of a pedestal, etc.
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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 CousinsA 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 CousinsOn the landing dainty little fluted pilasters support the surbase, their fine scale lending much grace and refinement.
The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia | Frank CousinsA nicely paneled dado with dark-capped surbase along the opposite wall greatly enriches the effect.
The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia | Frank CousinsThere is the similar ramped balustrade and paneled wainscot with ramped surbase and dark wood cap rail along the wall opposite.
The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia | Frank Cousins
British Dictionary definitions for surbase
/ (ˈsɜːˌbeɪs) /
the uppermost part, such as a moulding, of a pedestal, base, or skirting: Compare subbase
Derived forms of surbase
- surbasement, noun
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