as in clothes
to cover with something that protects
if the vehicles are not clad in armor, they will remain vulnerable to roadside bombs
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The ultra-soft clogs are made out of a plush faux shearling fabric that encases a springy foam midsole.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025 -
This spinal area lies just outside the dura mater, and is a tough membrane that encases the spinal cord and the system that allows cerebrospinal fluid to circulate.—
Stephen C. George,
Discover Magazine,
20 Feb. 2025
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Rooker unsurprisingly embraces the lunacy of his character, who dresses in Native American drag and tastes bird poop to track his prey.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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White leather forms the majority of the upper and likewise dresses the midsole, while the outsole, lining and elephant take on the citrus color.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Clads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clads. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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