plancher

/plɑ̃ʃe/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of floor or floor covering, typically made of wood or wood composite materials, often used in French construction.

“The plancher in the old mansion was beautifully crafted with intricate wood carvings.”

2. verb

To cover or furnish with a plancher.

“The carpenter will plancher the entire floor with new wooden planks.”

Synonyms

  • flooring
  • flooring material

Antonyms

  • bare ground
  • bare surface