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wainscot



wain·scot [ ˈwān-skət]



wainscot   
noun
[ˈwān-skət]

Definition of wainscot

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 British : a fine grade of oak imported for woodwork
2a(1) : a usually paneled wooden lining of an interior wall
(2) : a lining of an interior wall irrespective of material
b : the lower three or four feet (about one meter) of an interior wall when finished differently from the remainder of the wall

wainscot   
verb
wainscoted or wainscotted; wainscoting or wainscotting

Definition of wainscot (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to line with or as if with boards or paneling



Recent Examples on the Web

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
//The updated kitchen and butler’s pantry are dressed in wainscot.
— oregonlive, "Bootleggers are part of the fascinating history of the 1893 Levi Hexter mansion in King’s Hill.," 6 Nov. 2019
//The two-story mansion features a front courtyard, custom lighting, tile wainscot in each bathroom suite and French oak wood plank flooring throughout.
— Ebony Day, azcentral, "Scottsdale mansion in DC Ranch with oversize 4-car garage sells for $3.34M," 4 Nov. 2019
//That opens to an 11-foot foyer with a marble floor, white wainscot and countryside murals on the walls.
— Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Every bedroom has a fireplace in $2.5M Grosse Pointe Farms mansion," 19 Oct. 2019
//The room has a chandelier with candle-like lights, board-and-batten wainscot, and a wide plate-glass window flanked by two smaller ones.
— John Ellement, Boston.com Real Estate, "Home of the Week: Antique look belies contemporary interior of Newburyport beauty," 1 Oct. 2019
//The master bathroom offers a ceramic tile floor, tile wainscot, dual vanities, Jacuzzi bathtub, oversize shower and wood blinds on the windows.
— Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Hilltop location with panoramic views in Dublin," 18 June 2019
//This room also has built-ins, decorative wainscot, a wet bar, concealed viewing screen and projector.
— Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: This spacious, gracious Monte Sereno estate ensures a tranquil lifestyle close to Los Gatos," 30 July 2019
//Additional features include a half bathroom/mudroom with tile wainscot, a pedestal sink and convenient access to the pool, and a three-car garage with side driveway entry.
— Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: This classic, lovingly crafted home built by Branagh blends formality with all the comforts you desire," 21 Aug. 2019
//Inside the house with 2,784 square feet of living space are updates of classic wallpaper, wainscot and crown molding.
— oregonlive.com, "2019 Street of Dreams invites you to dream big in Wilsonville," 27 July 2019
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
//The millwork through the house is lavish, notes Realtor Kay Agney — think thick dentil molding, wainscoting and door frames.
— Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Every bedroom has a fireplace in $2.5M Grosse Pointe Farms mansion," 19 Oct. 2019
//Past a grey façade of stucco and concrete, the traditional-style home opens to 4,314 square feet of formal living spaces with dark hardwood floors, coffered ceilings and wainscoting.
— Jack Flemming, Daily Pilot, "Crocs creator’s crib in Newport Beach fetches $3.9 million," 11 Oct. 2019
//Other restrictions protect the exterior and original interior features such as flooring, windows, window surrounds, wainscoting, baseboards, door surrounds, fireplaces and their mantelpieces, and decorative plaster moldings.
— Pamela Babcock, chicagotribune.com, "Property with a Revolutionary War-era legacy gets a new life," 27 Sep. 2019
//Beyond the Dutch door, the open floor plan features light hardwood floors, wainscoting and an updated kitchen with a farmhouse-style sink.
— Los Angeles Times, "‘Real Housewives’ personality Eden Sassoon lists Laurel Canyon home," 28 Aug. 2019
//Replete with exterior walls, a functioning lime-green kitchen, a dining room with a table and a soda siphon, a living room with a fireplace and hardwood floors, wainscoting and whatnot.
— chicagotribune.com, "The 5 hottest shows to see now," 22 Aug. 2019
//Crystal chandeliers, beamed ceilings, wainscoting and crown molding are among interior details.
— Los Angeles Times, "Onetime Beverly Hills home of actress-singer Doris Day lists for $14.5 million," 21 Aug. 2019
//Wide-plank oak floors, wainscoting and fabric wall treatments are among design details of note. Beamed ceilings top two office/dens and the family room.
— Los Angeles Times, "Celtics star Gordon Hayward lists offseason home in Rancho Santa Fe for $4.5 million," 30 July 2019
//One of two en suite bedrooms, replete with gas fireplace, wainscoting and private exterior entrance, may readily serve as a home office, au pair or in-law quarters.
— Bang Staff And Correspondents, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Casual elegance infuses this modern Mediterranean," 1 July 2019


First Known Use of wainscot

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1570, in the meaning defined above



History and Etymology for wainscot

Noun

Middle English, from Middle Dutch wagenschot, probably from wagen wagon + schot shot, crossbar



Dictionary Entries near wainscot

wain

wainage

wainman

wainscot

wainscot chair

wainscoting

wainscot oak



More Definitions forwainscot

wainscot

noun
wain·​scot | \ ˈwān-skət , -ˌskōt, -ˌskät\

Kids Definition of wainscot

: the bottom part of an inside wall especially when made of material different from the rest