: something that covers or overlays
specifically
: metal coating bonded to a metal core
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It's finished in spruce cladding and is topped by a metal roof.
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Adam Williams
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Optical fibers comprise an inner core surrounded by an outer layer called a cladding, both made from glass.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
And the same goes for the wood or marble cladding.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
The steel and glass accents give the home a contemporary feel, while Douglas fir cladding adds a touch of warmth.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adam Williams
march 29, New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026
Optical fibers comprise an inner core surrounded by an outer layer called a cladding, both made from glass.
—John Ballato, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
And the same goes for the wood or marble cladding.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
The steel and glass accents give the home a contemporary feel, while Douglas fir cladding adds a touch of warmth.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cladding
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“Cladding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cladding. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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