wainscoted

Meanings

• noun

  The wainscot is a decorative paneling, usually reaching from the floor to a height of about 3 or 4 feet, that covers the lower part of the walls in a room.

  - "The room was decorated with beautiful wainscoting."
  - "The wainscot in the dining room was damaged and needed repair."

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Variants

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wainscot , wainscoted , wainscoting , wainscots , wainscotted , wainscotting

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old French word 'wainscot', meaning 'quartered wood' or 'wood paneling'.

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Trivia

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1. Wainscoting can be made from various materials, including wood, plaster, and even fabric.

2. The term 'wainscot' is also used to describe a type of boat or ship's side.

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Related Concepts

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1. baseboard: A trim piece that covers the junction between the floor and the wall, often used in conjunction with wainscoting.

2. chair rail: A horizontal molding installed at the height of a chair back, often used in conjunction with wainscoting to define the upper and lower sections of a wall.

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Culture

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Wainscoting has been used in various architectural styles throughout history, including Gothic, Renaissance, and Colonial. It is often used to add character and elegance to a room, as well as to protect the lower part of the walls from damage.

How to Memorize "wainscoted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room with wainscoting as a decorative paneling on the lower part of the walls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate wainscoting with elegance and decorative paneling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that wainscoting is a type of paneling that covers the lower part of walls.

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