1
: a wall forming the side of something
2
: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim bead
Examples of sidewall in a Sentence
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This isn’t surprising, because larger wheels leave less tire sidewall rubber to cushion impacts.
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Dan Carney, Popular Science, 1 Feb. 2024
As with most freeride skis, finding an edge on hard pack can take some work, though high-density polyethylene sidewalls help execute turns and absorb any chatter.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023
According to an internal memo from United COO Toby Enqvist, technicians removed an inner panel, sidewall liner, and two rows of seats to inspect the door, seals, frame, and hardware of each door plug, repairing any abnormalities along the way.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2024
Inside the rounded front nose are removable canvas/mesh sidewalls to keep the bugs out.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2024
United said the process involves removing an inner panel, two rows of seats and a sidewall liner before technicians can open the door plugs.
—David Koenig, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024
Tires with low rolling resistance have thinner sidewalls and shallower tread blocks.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
Marlon Vargas sported a larger haul in the back of his pickup, sagging but equipped with metal sidewalls.
—Sonja Stott, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Detects sidewall damage and tread depth, as well as tire air pressure, age and brand. Helios – An underbody scanner able to detect a wide variety of potential safety issues, including fluid leaks and frame damage, as well as brake and exhaust system problems.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
Dan Carney, Popular Science, 1 Feb. 2024
As with most freeride skis, finding an edge on hard pack can take some work, though high-density polyethylene sidewalls help execute turns and absorb any chatter.
—Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023
According to an internal memo from United COO Toby Enqvist, technicians removed an inner panel, sidewall liner, and two rows of seats to inspect the door, seals, frame, and hardware of each door plug, repairing any abnormalities along the way.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2024
Inside the rounded front nose are removable canvas/mesh sidewalls to keep the bugs out.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2024
United said the process involves removing an inner panel, two rows of seats and a sidewall liner before technicians can open the door plugs.
—David Koenig, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024
Tires with low rolling resistance have thinner sidewalls and shallower tread blocks.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2024
Marlon Vargas sported a larger haul in the back of his pickup, sagging but equipped with metal sidewalls.
—Sonja Stott, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
Detects sidewall damage and tread depth, as well as tire air pressure, age and brand. Helios – An underbody scanner able to detect a wide variety of potential safety issues, including fluid leaks and frame damage, as well as brake and exhaust system problems.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
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sidewall
noun
side·wall
-ˌwȯl 
1
: a wall forming the side of something
2
: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim
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