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surbase

/ˈsɜː.beɪs/

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noun

/ˈsɜː.beɪs/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее молдинг или бордюр, расположенный над основанием конструкции, такой как пьедестал, постамент или стена.

A noun referring to the molding or border located above the base of a structure, such as a pedestal, podium, or wall.

  1. Architectural moldingC2formalart

    A decorative molding or border that sits directly above the base of a pedestal, podium, wall, or other architectural structure.

    ruАрхитектурный молдинг

    • The surbase of the ancient column was intricately carved with floral patterns.
    • The architect specified a marble surbase to separate the wall from its foundation.
    • Restorers carefully cleaned the original surbase of the 18th-century building.