Definition of Subbase

1. Noun. The lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard.

Generic synonyms: Molding, Moulding

Definition of Subbase

1. n. The lowest member of a base when divided horizontally, or of a baseboard, pedestal, or the like.

Definition of Subbase

1. Noun. (architecture) The lowest projecting part of a baseboard, a pedestal or a similar construct. ¹

2. Noun. (mathematics) A certain subcollection of a topological space ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Subbase

1. the lowest part of a base [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Subbase

subaudible
subaudio
subaudite
subaudition
subauditions
subaural
subaverage
subaverages
subaxial
subaxillary
subbag
subbags
subband
subbands
subbasal
subbase (current term)
subbases
subbasin
subbasins
subbasis
subbeadle
subbed
subbed in
subbed out
subbie
subbies

Literary usage of Subbase

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Seismology, 1989-1992: Nuclear Test-Ban Verification (in Sweden) by Eva Johannisson (1994)
"Each FEP can handle two digitizers, and each subbase system can have up to 8 FEPs. Each FEP communicates with the subbase system via dual-port memory, ..."

2. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International Conference by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"The use of frost-susceptible soils of groups Fl and F2 (Table I) in a subbase course is also permissible if some heaving may be tolerated and if these soils ..."

3. Building Construction and Superintendence by Frank Eugene Kidder (1915)
"where a subbase is used. This method allows the subbase to be put down perfectly straight and thus form a guide for the base. To avoid splitting in case the ..."

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