Clad: meaning, definitions and examples

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clad

[ klæd ]

^{Context #1}

clothing

wearing clothes or a particular type of clothes

Synonyms

attired, dressed, garbed

Examples of usage

She was clad in a beautiful evening gown.
The knights were clad in shining armor.

^{Context #2}

past tense of clothe

provided with clothes or put clothes on

Synonyms

attired, dressed, robed

Examples of usage

The mother clad her baby in a warm onesie.
The workers clad themselves in protective gear.

Translations

Translations of the word "clad" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revestido

🇮🇳 ढका हुआ

🇩🇪 bedeckt

🇮🇩 berlapis

🇺🇦 покритий

🇵🇱 pokryty

🇯🇵 覆われた

🇫🇷 couvert

🇪🇸 cubierto

🇹🇷 kaplı

🇰🇷 덮인

🇸🇦 مغطى

🇨🇿 potažený

🇸🇰 pokrytý

🇨🇳 覆盖的

🇸🇮 prekrit

🇮🇸 hulið

🇰🇿 қапталған

🇬🇪 დაფარული

🇦🇿 örtülmüş

🇲🇽 cubierto

Word origin

The word 'clad' originated from the Middle English 'cladde', which is the past participle of 'clothe'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The term has evolved over time to signify being dressed or covered with something, especially clothing. The concept of being clad has been an essential part of human civilization, reflecting cultural norms and social status.