SURBASE

surbase

(noun) the molding or border above the base of a structure (a pedestal or podium or wall)

Source: WordNet® 3.1

surbase (plural surbases)

(architecture) the uppermost part of the moulding of a baseboard, a pedestal or a similar construct

• subbase

• base

surbase (third-person singular simple present surbases, present participle surbasing, simple past and past participle surbased)

(architecture) to lower the rise of an arch

• Saubers, abusers, rubasse

Source: Wiktionary

Sur"base`, n. Etym: [Pref. sur- + base.]

1. (Arch.)

Definition: A cornice, or series of moldings, on the top of the base of a pedestal, podium, etc. See Illust. of Column.

2. A board or group of moldings running round a room on a level with the tops of the chair backs. Knight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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