wainscot

• Nom désignant un revêtement en bois (ou autre matériau) appliqué sur la partie inférieure d’un mur intérieur, souvent distinct de la partie supérieure par son lambris ou sa moulure.

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.

   Lambris (de partie inférieure de mur)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdadopanelingwainscotingwainscotting

2. Wooden wall liningC1formal

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

   Lambris en bois

   • 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.

   Synonymespanelingwainscoting