wainscoting

A noun referring to wooden panels used to line the walls of a room, or a wall that has been covered with such panels.

• 🇩🇪Vertäfelung aus Holz, mit der die Wände eines Raumes verkleidet werden, oder eine mit solchen Paneelen verkleidete Wand.

1. Wooden wall paneling C1 formal

   A decorative wooden covering applied to the lower portion of interior walls, often consisting of panels and molding.

   • The dining room features beautiful oak wainscoting.
   • They installed wainscoting to protect the walls from scuffs.
   • The old house had original wainscoting in the hallway.

   🇩🇪Holzvertäfelung

   Synonyme: dadopanelingwainscot

2. Wainscoted walls collectively C1 formal

   A set of walls or a room that is lined with such wooden panels.

   • The wainscoting in the library gave it a classic feel.
   • The entire room was covered in dark mahogany wainscoting.
   • They admired the intricate wainscoting in the historic mansion.

   🇩🇪Holzvertäfelung

   Synonyme: panelingwainscot

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