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Siding: meaning, definitions and examples

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siding

 

[ หˆsaษชdษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

building construction

Siding refers to the materials used to cover the exterior walls of a building. It serves as protection against the elements and adds aesthetic appeal to the structure.

Synonyms

cladding, paneling, sheathing

Examples of usage

  • The siding on the house was made of vinyl.
  • The contractor recommended replacing the old siding with a more durable material.
Context #2 | Noun

railway

Siding in railway terminology refers to a track section used for storing rolling stock or allowing trains to pass each other on a single track.

Synonyms

shunt, sidetrack

Examples of usage

  • The train pulled into the siding to allow the express train to pass.
  • The siding was filled with freight cars waiting to be unloaded.
Context #3 | Noun

baseball

In baseball, siding is a term used to describe the act of a pitcher intentionally throwing the ball at a batter.

Synonyms

aiming at, throwing at

Examples of usage

  • The pitcher was warned after a siding incident during the game.
  • The batter was hit by the ball in a siding attempt.

Translations

Translations of the word "siding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revestimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเค‡เคกเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verkleidung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelapis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะนะดะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siding

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใ‚คใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท revรชtement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ revestimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaplama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์ด๋”ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุณูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obloลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obloลพenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅข™ๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obloga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klรฆรฐning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฟั‚ะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ” แƒกแƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siding

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ revestimiento

Etymology

The word 'siding' originated from Middle English 'siden', meaning 'to go, to move'. It first appeared in the 14th century, initially used in the context of railways to refer to the tracks used for storing trains. Over time, the term expanded to include the building construction industry, referring to the materials used to cover the exterior walls of a structure.

See also: aside, beside, downside, inside, outsider, side, sidearm, sidebar, sidekick, sideline, sidelong, sides, sidewalk, sideward, sideways, subside.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,308, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.