Base block

base block

[′bās ‚bläk]

(building construction)

A block of any material, generally with little or no ornament, forming the lowest member of a base, or itself fulfilling the functions of a base, as a member applied to the foot of a door or to window trim.

A rectangular block at the base of a casing or column which the baseboard abuts.

skirting block

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Base block

A block of any material, generally with little or no ornament, forming the lowest member of a base at the foot of a door or window.

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base block

1. A block of any material, generally with little or no ornament, forming the lowest member of a base, or itself fulfilling the functions of a base, as a member applied to the foot of a door or to window trim.

2. A rectangular block at the base of a casing or column which the baseboard abuts; usually slightly thicker than either the casing or baseboard.

3. A skirting block.

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skirting block, base block, plinth block

1. A corner block where a base strip and vertical enframement meet.

2. A concealed block to which a baseboard is anchored.

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