cladding

American  

[klad-ing] / ˈklæd ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or process of bonding one metal to another, usually to protect the inner metal from corrosion.

2. metal bonded to an inner core of another metal.

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cladding British  

/ ˈklædɪŋ /

noun

1. the process of protecting one metal by bonding a second metal to its surface

2. the protective coating so bonded to metal

3. the material used for the outside facing of a building, etc

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Other Word Forms

• undercladding noun

Etymology

Origin of cladding

First recorded in 1880–85; clad ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

When AFP visited on Friday, Yayang church was completely covered in blue cladding, but reporters could clearly make out the silhouette of the main dome -- now missing its cross.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The government says the guidelines are a proportionate approach to dealing with the flammable cladding crisis.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

But after consulting with Rivas, they decided on a rectangular unit with large-format glass sliders and warm wood cladding to preserve the yard.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Additional ground clearance, aggressive cladding with “SUBARU” lettering on the back, yellow accents, and 17-inch black wheels spotlight the styling enhancements.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

The Mini-Manbo, which had special cladding to shield it from radiation and sensors that would allow it to avoid dangerous radiation hot spots, was the right robot for the job.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Related Words

• covering