cladding
|clad-ding|
/ˈklædɪŋ/
(clad)
covering layer
Etymology
'cladding' ultimately derives from Old English roots related to 'clad'/'clādian', where 'clād' meant 'cloth' or 'garment'.
'clādian' (Old English) became Middle English forms such as 'claden'/'clad', and the modern noun 'cladding' developed by adding the '-ing' suffix to the verb 'clad'.
Initially it meant 'to clothe or dress in cloth', but over time it evolved to mean 'to cover a surface with a protective or decorative layer' (as in building or material cladding).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a protective or decorative layer fixed to the outside (or surface) of a building or object; materials used to cover and finish an exterior (e.g., metal, stone, composite panels).
The building's cladding was replaced with insulated metal panels to improve energy efficiency.
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Noun 2
a thin layer of one material bonded to another to provide protection or a particular surface property (used in manufacturing and metallurgy, e.g., corrosion-resistant cladding on pipes).
The reactor tubes were fitted with stainless-steel cladding to resist corrosion.
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Last updated: 2025/12/19 04:04