1. narrow boards or molding placed along the bottom of interior walls where they meet the floor
Usage: plural form of baseboard

Examples

• The painter carefully removed the baseboards before refinishing the hardwood floors.
• We installed new white baseboards throughout the living room.
• Dust tends to collect along the baseboards in corners.
• The baseboards were damaged by water from the leaking pipe.
• She vacuumed behind the baseboards during spring cleaning.
• The contractor will replace all the baseboards in the renovated kitchen.