Definition
Definition of subbase - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
constructionTECH. layer of material under a roadbed to provide stabilityTECH.
- The subbase was compacted before asphalt was laid on top..
2.
architectureTECH. supporting structure beneath a statue or monumentTECH.
- The subbase of the statue was made of solid granite..
3.
mathematicsTECH. subcollection of a topological spaceTECH.
- The subbase helps define the topology of the space.
Images of subbase

supporting structure beneath a statue or monument
Origin of subbase
Latin, sub (under) + base (foundation)
Examples of subbase in a sentence
A strong subbase is crucial for road durability. The subbase was carefully measured to ensure stability. Workers reinforced the subbase before placing the monument. A subbase can simplify complex topological problems. Researchers study the subbase to understand space properties.
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- French:couche de fondation, socle, ...
- German:Tragschicht, Sockel, ...
- Italian:sottofondo, sottobase, ...
- Spanish:capa base, cimentación, ...
- Portuguese:subleito, subestrutura, ...
- Chinese:底基层, 底座, ...
- Japanese:下層路盤, 台座, ...
- Arabic:طَبَقَة تَحْتِيَّة, قاعِدَة سُفلِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:תַּת-בָּסִיס, תַּת-בָּסִיס, ...
- Russian:подоснова, пьедестал, ...
- Ukrainian:підоснова, підставка, ...
- Hindi:उपाधार, मूर्ति का आधार, ...
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