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siding

/ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A type of exterior cladding for walls, usually made of various materials such as wood, vinyl, aluminum, or fiber cement.

    - "The new siding on the house looks great."
    - "We need to replace the old siding before winter sets in."
    - "What type of siding is best for energy efficiency?"
  • verb

    To install or fix siding on a building.

    - "The contractors will be siding the new house next week."
    - "We hired a professional to re-side our old farmhouse."
    - "Can I do the siding myself or should I hire someone?"
Synonyms

cladding , take side
Rhymes
Words rhyming with siding
dying , lying , trying , spying
Homophones
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  1. siding (en) : A type of exterior cladding for walls

  2. siding (en) : To install or fix siding on a building

  3. siding (en) : A place where something occurs, especially regularly

Variants
List of all variants of siding that leads to same result
siding , sidings , side , sided , sides , side against , sided against , sides against , siding against , side with , sided with , sides with , siding with
Forms
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past tense: sided, past participle: sided, gerund: siding

Etymology
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The word 'siding' comes from the Old English word 'sidan', meaning 'side'. It has been used since the 14th century to refer to materials used for wall coverings.

Trivia
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  1. Siding was first used in the United States in the late 1800s.

  2. The most popular type of siding in the United States is vinyl.

  3. Siding can help improve the energy efficiency of a building.

  4. The cost of siding depends on the type of material used and the size of the building.

Related Concepts
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  1. exterior cladding: Materials used to cover the exterior walls of a building for protection and insulation.

  2. building materials: Materials used in the construction of buildings.

Culture
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Siding has been used for centuries to protect and enhance the appearance of buildings. It has been made from various materials, including wood, stone, stucco, and more recently, vinyl and fiber cement. In literature, siding has been used metaphorically to refer to the exterior appearance or facade of a person or situation.

How to Memorize "siding"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a house with new siding being installed.
    - Imagine the different types of materials used for siding.
    - Think about the process of installing siding on a building.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'siding' with the exterior walls of a building.
    - Think of the word 'cladding' when you see the word 'siding'.
    - Remember that siding is used to protect and enhance the appearance of a building.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Siding Is A Dynamic Improvement' to remember the definition of siding.
    - Think of the word 'side' when you see the word 'siding'.
    - Remember that siding is used to cover the sides of buildings.

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