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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There are a lot of deep cleaning tasks that apply to all rooms, like sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and wiping down walls, baseboards, and doors.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
This includes spaces around doors, windows and baseboards.
—Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 25 Oct. 2024
There’s a dust brush for upholstery, as well as a crevice tool to detail along baseboards or in between seat cushions.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
Plus, many people described using it on baseboards, window sills, ceiling fans, molding, and more.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
This includes spaces around doors, windows and baseboards.
—Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 25 Oct. 2024
There’s a dust brush for upholstery, as well as a crevice tool to detail along baseboards or in between seat cushions.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
Plus, many people described using it on baseboards, window sills, ceiling fans, molding, and more.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Baseboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseboard. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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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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