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wainscotting Meaning & Definition

/ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/

What Does Wainscotting Mean?

As a noun, wainscotting means Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of wainscot. As a verb, it means To decorate a wall with a wainscot.

Wainscotting at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/
Synonymswainscot and wainscoting
Pluralwainscottings

Wainscotting Definition (Noun)

  1. Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.

Wainscotting as a Verb

  1. present participle and gerund of wainscot

Verb

  1. To decorate a wall with a wainscot.

Synonyms of Wainscotting

Wainscotting synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

wainscotting (usually uncountable, plural wainscottings)

wainscotting

Words That Rhyme With Wainscotting

Origin of Wainscotting

From wainscot +‎ -ing. Attested since at least the 17th century.

Common Questions About Wainscotting

Is wainscotting a noun or a verb?

Wainscotting is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for wainscotting?

Close synonyms of wainscotting are wainscot and wainscoting. See the full list of wainscotting synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of wainscotting?

The plural of wainscotting is wainscottings.

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