wainscotting

/ˈweɪnskɑtɪŋ/
noun
  1. Wooden panels that cover the lower part of the walls of a room.
    • The wainscotting in the hallway was painted a soft cream color.
    • They installed white wainscotting in the dining room to protect the walls from scuffs.
    • The old library had beautiful oak wainscotting along the walls.
  2. The material used to make such panels.
    • The carpenter ordered enough wainscotting to cover the entire living room.
    • This type of wainscotting is made from reclaimed wood.
    • They chose a dark walnut wainscotting for a classic look.
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