1
: a wall forming the side of something
2
: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim bead
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The shoe’s sturdy sidewalls, thick EVA outsoles, and midsole cushioning provide excellent ankle stability and arch support.
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Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The sidewalls of the inner tent start off solid Osmo fabric for the first 6 inches, then transition to white mesh that's still see-through but less than black, which affords you a bit more privacy even with the rain fly off.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2023
Sidewall angle testing: The angle between any sidewall and the surface will be required to be greater than 90 degrees.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
Like most elite-level skis, the Uni is constructed of lightweight wood sidewalls and a Nomax core—a strong, light, honeycomb-like structure that’s tough to beat for its strength-to-weight ratio.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The sidewalls of the inner tent start off solid Osmo fabric for the first 6 inches, then transition to white mesh that's still see-through but less than black, which affords you a bit more privacy even with the rain fly off.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2023
Sidewall angle testing: The angle between any sidewall and the surface will be required to be greater than 90 degrees.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 18 Oct. 2024
Like most elite-level skis, the Uni is constructed of lightweight wood sidewalls and a Nomax core—a strong, light, honeycomb-like structure that’s tough to beat for its strength-to-weight ratio.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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sidewall
noun
side·wall
-ˌwȯl 
1
: a wall forming the side of something
2
: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim
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