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

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.

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.

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.