Wainscotting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wainscotting is a noun meaning Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.
Meaning
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of wainscot
Example Sentences
The giggles got louder and ran around the corners of the room like rats behind the wainscotting.
Word Forms
- wainscottings
- wainscoting
Synonyms for wainscotting
Depending on context, synonyms include wainscot, wainscoting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include washboard, boiserie, studding, walling, woody, mopboard.
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