Surbase

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Surbase \Sur"base`\, n. [Pref. sur- + base.]
     1. (Arch.) A cornice, or series of moldings, on the top of
        the base of a pedestal, podium, etc. See Illust. of
        {Column}.
        [1913 Webster]
  


     2. A board or group of moldings running round a room on a
        level with the tops of the chair backs. --Knight.
        [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  surbase
       n : the molding or border above the base of a structure (a
           pedestal or podium or wall)