baseboard

/ˈbeɪsˌbɔrd/
noun
  1. A narrow board or molding that runs along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between the wall and the floor.
    • I need to paint the baseboard in the living room.
    • The cat scratched the baseboard near the door.
    • We installed new baseboards after laying the hardwood floor.
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