baseboard
noun
base·board
ˈbās-ˌbȯrd 
: a board situated at or forming the base of something
specifically
: a molding covering the joint of a wall and the adjoining floor
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Wipe down all of the baseboards, and then do a second run to dry them.
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Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Wipe down baseboards, doors and handles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Then wipe down your baseboards, doors and handles, which collect grime all winter long.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The mop’s large swivel head can also reach into tight corners and along baseboards.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Wipe down baseboards, doors and handles.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Then wipe down your baseboards, doors and handles, which collect grime all winter long.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The mop’s large swivel head can also reach into tight corners and along baseboards.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Baseboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseboard. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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baseboard
noun
base·board
-ˌbōrd
-ˌbȯrd
: a board placed at or forming the base of something
especially
: a molding covering the crack between a wall and floor
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