wainscotting

• 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 paneling used to line the walls of a room, or a wall that has been covered with such paneling.

1. Wooden wall panelingC1formal

   A decorative wooden lining applied to the lower part of interior walls, often for insulation or aesthetic purposes.

   Lambris (boiserie murale)

   • The old library had beautiful oak wainscotting along the walls.
   • They installed new wainscotting in the dining room to give it a classic look.
   • The wainscotting was painted white to brighten the hallway.

   Synonymesdadopanelingwainscot

2. Walls covered with wainscotC1formal

   A wall or set of walls that are covered with such wooden panels.

   Lambris

   • The entire room was wainscotting, giving it a warm and traditional feel.
   • The wainscotting in the study was made from dark mahogany.
   • They admired the intricate wainscotting in the Victorian house.

   Synonymespanelingwainscot