wainscot Meaning & Definition
What Does Wainscot Mean?
Wainscot is a noun that means An area of wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls. It can also mean Any of various noctuid moths. As a verb, it means To decorate a wall with a wainscot.
Wainscot: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈweɪnskət/ |
| Synonyms | wainscoting, wainscotting and dado |
| Plural | wainscots |
| Verb forms | wainscots, wainscoting, wainscoted |
Wainscot Definition (Noun)
- An area of wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.
- Any of various noctuid moths.
Wainscot as a Verb
- To decorate a wall with a wainscot.
Synonyms of Wainscot
Wainscot synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
wainscot (plural wainscots)
wainscot (third-person singular simple present wainscots, present participle wainscoting or wainscotting, simple past and past participle wainscoted or wainscotted)
Words That Rhyme With Wainscot
Origin of Wainscot
From Middle English waynscot, from Middle Low German wagenschot or Middle Dutch waghenscote, assumed to be from wagen (“wagon”) (from Old Saxon wagan) + schot, meaning “partition, crossbar," which is from or related to skiotan (“to shoot”).
Questions People Ask About Wainscot
Is wainscot a noun or a verb?
Wainscot is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for wainscot?
Words with a similar meaning to wainscot include wainscoting, wainscotting and dado. See the full list of wainscot synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of wainscot?
The plural of wainscot is wainscots.
What is the past tense of wainscot?
The past tense of wainscot is wainscoted. The present participle is wainscoting.