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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The crevice tool makes precise cleaning easy with its narrow head that’s ideal for baseboards, between cushions, and in the tight spaces of your car. —

Shea Simmons, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025 Also, the close edge-cleaning gets me as close to the wall or baseboard as possible. —

Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025 Bedrooms Window sills, baseboards, ceiling fan blades, and all surfaces of the bedroom should be dusted. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025 Finish off by vacuuming all the dust and lint off the floor or bottom of the wardrobe and along the baseboards. —

Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for baseboard