Definition

1. Noun:
   • A panel or section of panels in a wall or door: Refers to the decorative or structural wooden (or other material) sheets that cover a wall surface, often consisting of multiple fitted pieces or sections.

Usage

• As a countable/uncountable noun: "Panelling" can refer to the material itself (uncountable) or to a specific installed section (countable).
  • The room features beautiful oak panelling. (Refers to the wall covering material in general.)
  • A section of the wooden panelling was damaged. (Refers to a specific part of the wall covering.)

Examples

• The library's dark wood panelling gave it a traditional and scholarly atmosphere.
• They decided to remove the old panelling to expose the original brick wall.
• The antique door was notable for its intricate carved panelling.

Advanced Usage

• "to install/remove panelling": The act of putting up or taking down wall panels.
  • The renovation plan includes installing new wainscot panelling in the hallway.
• "wooden/oak/wood panelling": Specifies the material of the panels.
  • The historic mansion is famous for its extensive oak panelling.

Variants and Related Words

• Panel (noun): A single, distinct, usually rectangular section or piece that is part of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or instrument.
  • One panel of the door was cracked.
• Wainscot / Wainscoting (noun): A specific style of panelling that lines the lower part of an interior wall.
  • The dining room has wainscoting that reaches halfway up the wall.

Synonyms

• Wainscoting: Specifically for lower wall panels.
• Wall lining: A more general term.
• Cladding: A broader term for a covering layer on a building.

Related Phrases

• Wall panelling: A common phrase to specify the location and purpose.
  • They chose a light-colored paint for the wall panelling.

Noun

1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door