timberclad

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Covered or sheathed with timber; having an exterior layer of wood.
  2. Describing a warship armored with thick wooden planks for protection, especially during the American Civil War.
noun
  1. A timberclad warship.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪmbə(ɹ)ˌklæd/

Word forms

timberclad timber-clad timberclads

Etymology

From timber + clad.

Related words

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