subbase

subbase
noun
the lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard
• Hypernyms: ↑molding, ↑moulding

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\\ˈsəb+ˌ-\ noun
Etymology: sub- + base
1.
a. : another base, foundation, or other underlying support placed below that which ordinarily forms the base
b. : the lowermost part of a base; specifically : the lowest member of an architectural base (as when divided horizontally) or of a baseboard or pedestal
c. : material placed under or designed for use under a base
2. : an alternate or satellite air base subordinate to a main air base commander either directly or administratively or logistically

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—subbasal, adj.
/sub"bays'/, n.
1. Archit. the lowest part of a base, as of a column, that consists of two or more horizontal members.
2. Math. a collection of subsets of a topological space having the property that every open set of a given topology can be written as the union of intersections of finite numbers of sets in the collection. Cf. base1 (def. 13b).
[1820-30; SUB- + BASE1]

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subbase /subˈbās/
noun
1. The lowest part of a base (architecture)
2. A division of a military base
ORIGIN: ↑sub- (1) and (3)
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subbasal /subˈbāsˈəl/ adjective
Near or below the base

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