Available Definitions:
1) n. - That part of a pedestal included between the base and the cornice (or surbase); the die. See Illust . of Column.
2) n. - In any wall, that part of the basement included between the base and the base course. See Base course, under Base.
3) n. - In interior decoration, the lower part of the wall of an apartment when adorned with moldings, or otherwise specially decorated.