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surbased definition and meaning

n. A cornice, or series of moldings, on the top of the base of a pedestal, podium, etc. See Illust. of Column.
n. A board or group of moldings running round a room on a level with the tops of the chair backs.
a. Having a surbase, or molding above the base.
a. Having the vertical height from springing line to crown less than the half span; -- said of an arch; as, a segmental arch is surbased.