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panelling

British  
/ ˈpænəlɪŋ /

noun

  1. panels collectively, as on a wall or ceiling

  2. material used for making panels

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The Visitors' Gallery mirrors the chamber, with its wood panelling and green benches, although a glass security screen separates spectators from participants.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

A state-of-the-art performance hall is being built, with ridged acoustic panelling and angled walls to ensure the best sound quality.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2023

He said it left plasterwork and wood panelling in the newbuild home badly damaged.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2023

The renovated Raphael Court features acoustic panelling, LED lighting and bespoke furniture, all aimed at showcasing the works' colours and intricate details, the museum said.

From Reuters • May 5, 2021

The wall dividing our side of the house from the bar was made from shiny sheets of fake wood panelling, but the rest of the walls were rough, splintery boards painted pale green.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

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