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Webster 1913 Edition

Surbase

Sur′baseˊ

,
Noun.
[Pref.
sur-
+
base
.]
1.
(Arch.)
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Surbase

SUR'BASE

,
Noun.
[sur and base.] A border or molding above the base.

Definition 2024

surbase

surbase

English

Noun

surbase ‎(plural surbases)

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

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Verb

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

  1. (architecture) to lower the rise of an arch

Etymology

From sur- +‎ base

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