| a molding on an interior wall for preventing the backs of chairs from rubbing against plaster. |
| Main Entry: | chair rail |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a piece of molding attached to a wall, usu. separating the dado or wainscot from the upper wall, which is used to prevent chair backs from damaging the wall |
| Example: | Installing a chair rail will create a dramatic addition to any room. |