1
archaic
: the taking of sides : partisanship
2
: a short railroad track connected with the main track
3
: material (such as boards or metal or plastic pieces) forming the exposed surface of outside walls of frame buildings
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Arraignment possible Monday By Sunday, the hole in the wall, where the SUV smashed through, had been boarded up, but the yellow police caution tape, twisted metal siding, debris and discarded medical supplies, like blue latex gloves and bandages, were strewn about in the dirt.
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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
The Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services in 2021 cited the building for chipping and peeling paint, missing wood siding, loose chimney brick and other signs of exterior disrepair.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Asbestos was commonly used in building materials such as tiles, floor glue, plaster, insulation, siding, roofing and pipe wrap, so houses built before 1990 may contain it.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
For homes with darker siding, such as brown or charcoal gray, white trim is always a good option.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
For example, if your siding is off-white, try painting your exterior trim a light tan or taupe.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
DeWine’s attorney general, Dave Yost, filed an amicus brief siding with Hamilton County in its stance that the county should have been allowed to appeal Cross’ ruling.
—The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2024
Use ocean water blue on siding, or add as an accent color to shutters or the front door.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
The Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services in 2021 cited the building for chipping and peeling paint, missing wood siding, loose chimney brick and other signs of exterior disrepair.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Asbestos was commonly used in building materials such as tiles, floor glue, plaster, insulation, siding, roofing and pipe wrap, so houses built before 1990 may contain it.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024
For homes with darker siding, such as brown or charcoal gray, white trim is always a good option.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
For example, if your siding is off-white, try painting your exterior trim a light tan or taupe.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2024
DeWine’s attorney general, Dave Yost, filed an amicus brief siding with Hamilton County in its stance that the county should have been allowed to appeal Cross’ ruling.
—The Enquirer, 28 Mar. 2024
Use ocean water blue on siding, or add as an accent color to shutters or the front door.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Siding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siding. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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