mopboard

/ˈmɑp ˌbɔrd/
noun
  1. A narrow board or strip of wood, plastic, or tile fixed along the bottom of a wall to protect it from dirt and damage from mops or brooms.
    • She painted the mopboard white to match the trim.
    • The mopboard in the kitchen was scuffed from years of cleaning.
    • He installed new mopboard around the living room to cover the gap between the wall and floor.
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