Definition of siding
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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Recent Examples of siding from the Web
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The gables and wood siding outside were elements of a Gage-era remodel.
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The volunteers had, by the end, put up exterior and interior walls, built the roof and put shingles on it, put up exterior siding, a front porch, a rear deck and installed windows and doors.
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Terms of the purchase of Capstone, a roofing and siding distributor with locations in Columbus and Cincinnati, were not disclosed.
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Schloss said radiant heat melted the siding in small areas of a home next door and one across the small street.
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Arconic makes a similar siding with a flame-resistant core, but it was decided to use the cheaper version.
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Every high-rise building in London the U.K. government has tested for combustible siding has failed the safety test, the government said Monday, bringing the total to 75.
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Decks and siding: Use fire- and heat-resistant materials such as cement, plaster, stucco, masonry (including stone bricks or blocks) and fiber-cement products.
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Knocking down walls and ripping up siding has been good for his soul, a way to relieve the stress of dealing with everything Jadon and Anias have gone through.
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First Known Use of siding
1600
SIDING Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of siding for English Language Learners
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: long pieces of material that are used to cover the outside walls of a building
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: a short railroad track that is connected with the main track
SIDING Defined for Kids
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Definition of siding for Students
1 : a short railroad track connected with the main track
2 : material (as boards or metal pieces) used to cover the outside walls of frame buildings
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