noun
cladding
material covering a building's exterior
In more detail
1. (noun) an outer layer of material that covers and protects the outside of a building or structure
2. (noun) a thin layer of metal or other material covering another metal
Examples
- 1. The building's aluminum cladding makes it look modern and helps insulate it.
- 2. The stainless steel cladding protects the copper underneath from corrosion.
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