1. The middle portion of a pedestal between the base (or the plinth) and the sur- base (or the cornice, cap, or entablement); also called die.
2. The middle part (sometimes all parts) of a protective, ornamental paneling applied to the lower walls of a room above the baseboard.
3. A rectangular groove cut across the full width of a piece of wood to receive the end of another piece.
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