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Definition of coffered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
architectureTECH. decorated with sunken panels in a ceilingTECH.
- The grand hall had a beautifully coffered ceiling.
- The dining room featured a coffered design that impressed guests.
- Architects admired the coffered details in the ancient building.
Expressions with coffered
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ceiling decorated with a pattern of recessed square or rectangular panels
The dining room featured a wooden coffered ceiling with detailed trim work.
Origin of coffered
Old French, coffre (chest)
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- French:à caissons, ...
- German:kassettendecke, ...
- Italian:a cassettoni, ...
- Spanish:artesonado, ...
- Portuguese:com caixotões, ...
- Chinese:凹格的, ...
- Japanese:格天井の, ...
- Arabic:مُقَلْعَد, ...
- Hebrew:מְעֻטָּר, ...
- Russian:кессонированный, ...
- Ukrainian:декорований, ...
- Hindi:कोफर्ड, ...
Definition of coffer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
storage boxstrong box for storing valuables
- The ancient coffer was filled with golden coins..
2.
financesupply of money for an organization
- The charity's coffers were filled after the fundraiser.
3.
architectureTECH. ornamental sunken panel in a ceilingTECH.
- The ceiling was adorned with intricate coffers.
Verb
1.
save moneyRare put money aside for future useRare
- She decided to coffer her earnings for a new car..
2.
store valuablesRare place valuables inside a secure chest for safekeepingRare
- They coffered the jewels for safekeeping.
Images of coffer
strong box for storing valuables 
ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling
Origin of coffer
Latin, cophinus (basket)
Examples of coffer in a sentence
They discovered a coffer filled with ancient artifacts. The company's coffers were depleted after the investment. The government's coffers are used for public projects. The ancient temple featured beautifully carved coffers. Restoration revealed the original coffers in the hall. They coffered a portion of their income for emergencies.
He plans to coffer his bonus for a future vacation. He coffered the documents in a secure vault. The family coffered their savings for future needs.
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- French:coffre, économiser, ...
- German:Truhe, sparen, ...
- Italian:scrigno, risparmiare, ...
- Spanish:cofre, guardar dinero, ...
- Portuguese:cofre, poupar, ...
- Chinese:箱子, 储蓄, ...
- Japanese:金庫, 貯める, ...
- Arabic:صُنْدُوق, ادخر, ...
- Hebrew:תֵּיבָה, לַחְסוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:ларец, откладывать, ...
- Ukrainian:скриня, відкладати, ...
- Hindi:तिजोरी, पैसे बचाना, ...
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