wainscot

• Holzvertäfelung an der unteren Wandinnenseite, oft mit anderer Holzart oder Farbe als der obere Wandbereich. Bezeichnet auch die Täfelung eines ganzen Raumes.

A noun referring to wooden paneling that lines the lower part of an interior wall, often finished differently from the upper part.

1. Lower wall panelingC1formal

   A decorative or protective panel that covers the lower part of an interior wall, often made of wood and distinct from the upper wall finish.

   Holzvertäfelung der unteren Wandhälfte

   • The dining room features an elegant oak wainscot.
   • They installed a white wainscot to protect the walls from scuffs.
   • The old house had original wainscot in the hallway.

   Synonymedadopanelingwainscotingwainscotting

2. Wooden wall liningC1formal

   Wooden panels used to line the walls of a room, typically for insulation or aesthetic purposes.

   Holzvertäfelung

   • The library was lined with dark wainscot.
   • Wainscot can add warmth and character to a room.
   • They chose a simple wainscot design for the study.

   Synonymepanelingwainscoting