wainscoting

• Nom désignant des panneaux de bois utilisés pour revêtir les murs d'une pièce, ou un mur recouvert de tels panneaux.

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

1. Wooden wall panelingC1formal

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

   Lambris (boiserie)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdadopanelingwainscot

2. Wainscoted walls collectivelyC1formal

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

   Lambris (de bois) / boiseries

   • 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.

   Synonymespanelingwainscot