cladding

American  

[klad-ing] / ˈklæd ɪŋ /

noun

• claddings
  plural

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

Derived Forms

• undercladding
  noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• claddings
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of cladding

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

cladding claddings

Residents have also raised concerns about the lack of information about the cladding and whether it is safe.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

The exterior metal cladding of the addition features a luminescent pink paint coating called Pink Kandi.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The developer of Parcell's flat, Barratt Redrow, says despite the new rules it still intends to remove all the flammable cladding on her tower block as soon as possible.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

But the Ministry of Housing said in a statement it would speed up the process of removing cladding, providing a more proportionate, clear and consistent approach to a complex issue.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

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

The team calls them “protective yet open,” employing claddings that balance strength and softness — textured stucco, lime-washed concrete, brushed steel and linen fabric.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2025

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