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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Use a Degreaser for Tough Kitchen Stains For baseboards in your kitchen, a little soap and water may not do the trick.
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Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Thanks to the 2-inch rim, your baseboards are protected from any pesky mud that accumulates on the soles.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Use them on everything from your ceiling fans to your baseboards, and your vacuum cleaner will thank you.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
In warmer, southern states, including Florida and Texas, where electricity prices are cheaper, most households use electricity for heating – either in electric furnaces, baseboard resistance heating or to run heat pumps.
—Roxana Shafiee, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2026
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Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Thanks to the 2-inch rim, your baseboards are protected from any pesky mud that accumulates on the soles.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026
Use them on everything from your ceiling fans to your baseboards, and your vacuum cleaner will thank you.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
In warmer, southern states, including Florida and Texas, where electricity prices are cheaper, most households use electricity for heating – either in electric furnaces, baseboard resistance heating or to run heat pumps.
—Roxana Shafiee, The Conversation, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Baseboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseboard. Accessed 14 Feb. 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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