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to rebase

to rebase

8.3
To attach a fragile artwork to a new support to keep it safe for display
  • verb
  • /ˌriːˈbeɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : remontar
  • Experts decided to rebase the painting onto a more stable canvas during conservation.

Examples

  • The museum staff needed to rebase the ancient mosaic to prevent further damage.

  • After years of deterioration, the sculpture was carefully rebased for safe exhibition.

  • You should rebase the painting onto a new canvas.

  • The artist rebased the sculpture for better stability.

  • The museum staff needed to rebase the ancient mosaic to prevent further damage.

  • Experts decided to rebase the painting onto a more stable canvas during conservation.

  • After years of deterioration, the sculpture was carefully rebase for safe exhibition.

Synonyms

to mount
vsto rebase
125 3.8

To attach something to a support for display

is done to place artwork onto a new backing for preservation or display
to remount
vsto rebase
1 6.5

To put a part back in place after it was removed

involves moving artwork onto a new backing rather than simply returning it
to embase
vsto rebase
9.8

To put something on a base or pedestal

uses a new backing specifically for preserving or exhibiting fragile pieces
to reaffix
vsto rebase
7.2

Attach something again after it comes loose or is removed

is focused on attaching to a new support for conservation and display instead

How Secure

to anchor
51 3.4
to secure
347 3.3
to rebase
  • Specialized
8.3
to mount
125 3.8
to place
1.0

Surface Forms

rebase infinitive
rebased past
rebased past participle
rebasing present participle
rebases third person singular

Morphology

rebase = base (semi-transparent) = re + base

The word clearly suggests putting something on a base again, but the specific conservation sense 'mount on a new backing' is somewhat specialized.

Etymology

Rebase comes from re- 'again' and base 'support'. So, to rebase a painting or mosaic is to put it on a new support to keep it safe and stable.