Definition
Definition of coffering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
architectureTECH. series of sunken panels in a ceilingTECH.
- The ancient temple had intricate coffering.
2.
decorationTECH. ornamental sunken panels used for decorationTECH.
- The room's coffering added elegance to the design.
Adjective
designTECH. having a pattern of sunken panelsTECH.
- The ceiling had a coffering appearance.
Images of coffering
series of sunken panels in a ceiling
Origin of coffering
Latin, coffer (box)
Examples of coffering in a sentence
Coffering adorned the palace ceiling. The ceiling's coffering was a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Architects admired the intricate coffering in the ancient temple. The coffering design added elegance to the room. Architects admired the coffering details on the walls.
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- French:caisson, à caissons, ...
- German:Kassettendecke, kassettierte, ...
- Italian:soffitto a cassettoni, a cassettoni, ...
- Spanish:casetón, de casetones, ...
- Portuguese:teto em caixotões, caixotado, ...
- Chinese:藻井, 镶板的, ...
- Japanese:格天井, 格子状の, ...
- Arabic:تَجْوِيف, مقرنص, ...
- Hebrew:קַסְתוֹת, מְעוּטָר בְּתִבְנִית שְׁקוּעָה, ...
- Russian:кессоны, кассетный, ...
- Ukrainian:касетування, касетний, ...
- Hindi:वास्तुकला, 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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