drop siding

noun

weatherboarding having its upper edges narrowed to fit into grooves or rabbets in its lower edges, and its backs flat against the sheathing or studs of the wall.

Also called novelty siding.

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Over this paper place any kind of boards that the fancy of the builder may dictate, as clapboards, shiplap, or drop-siding.
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