English Dictionary

wainscot

/ˈweɪnskɒt/

noun

(architecture) An area of wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls. / Any of various noctuid moths.

The wainscot in the dining room adds a touch of elegance to the space.

意味（1）

(architecture) An area of wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls.

[…] this fellow will but join you together as they join wainscot; then one of you will prove a shrunk panel, and like green timber, warp, warp.

意味（2）

Any of various noctuid moths.