Cladding Definition

A layer or material applied to the outer surface of a building, structure, or object to protect it or improve its appearance.

Common in architecture, construction, and engineering contexts but uncommon in general prose.

Cladding is a noun.

Cladding has low GRE relevance.

Cladding Synonyms

covering , facing , sheathing , surface layer

How To Use Cladding In A Sentence

  1. The building's aluminum cladding protects the concrete structure from weather damage.
  2. The architect selected timber cladding to give the modern house a warmer appearance.
  3. The reactor vessel was enclosed in a thick layer of protective cladding.
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