cladding Meaning & Definition
/ˈklædɪŋ/
What Does Cladding Mean?
As a noun, cladding means Clothing; clothes. It is also used to mean Any hard coating, bonded onto the outside of something to add protection, such as the plastic sheath around an optical fibre. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of clad. As a verb, it means (past tense clad) To clothe.
Word Facts for Cladding
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈklædɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | facing |
| Plural | claddings |
Cladding Definition (Noun)
- Clothing; clothes.
- Any hard coating, bonded onto the outside of something to add protection, such as the plastic sheath around an optical fibre.
- A weatherproof, insulating or decorative covering fixed to the outside of a building.
Cladding as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of clad
Verb
- (past tense clad) To clothe.
- (past tense clad or cladded) To cover (with insulation or another material); to surround, envelop.
- (figuratively) To imbue (with a specified quality)
Noun
- A weatherproof, insulating or decorative covering fixed to the outside of a building (called siding in the US).
Synonyms of Cladding
Cladding synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cladding (countable and uncountable, plural claddings)
cladding
Words That Rhyme With Cladding
Origin of Cladding
From clad + -ing. Compare clothing, ultimately from the same source.
Common Questions About Cladding
Is cladding a noun or a verb?
Cladding is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for cladding?
You can replace cladding with words such as facing. See the full list of cladding synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cladding?
The plural of cladding is claddings.