Baseboard n. : A board, or other woodwork, carried round the walls of a room and touching the floor, to form a base and protect the plastering; -- also called washboard (in England), mopboard, and scrubboard.

Example:
How do I reinstall Baseboard that still has nails in it?

Taxonomy
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Defination from the web:
Baseboard Resource Portal ... Baseboard molding is resorted to ensure perfection to the areas where the walls and the floor join together. The baseboard needs to be proportional to the dimensions of the house and it determines the architectural finishing of the place. ...