as in to clothe
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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Recent Examples of clad
Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
There’s an element of social responsibility in every Akili project (the thousands of old wooden shutters cladding the sides of Potato Head, for instance, were painstakingly salvaged from the neighboring island of Java).
—Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2023
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 2 June 2024
The pot is what’s called fully clad, meaning the three layers are not just in the base, but also up the sides.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
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Offering a variety of fabrics and wallcoverings in the moire style, in both classic and contemporary colors, moire has been used to clad surfaces from walls to wardrobe doors and furniture.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023
There’s an element of social responsibility in every Akili project (the thousands of old wooden shutters cladding the sides of Potato Head, for instance, were painstakingly salvaged from the neighboring island of Java).
—Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2023
Adjective
The picture shows Bingham and Harrison in clad jeans, muck boots, and matching camouflage jackets, kissing in front of a soaring bonfire.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 2 June 2024
The pot is what’s called fully clad, meaning the three layers are not just in the base, but also up the sides.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
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One rumor covers a camera area clad in aluminum rather than glass, though it’s thought that the majority of the iPhone’s rear will still be made of glass.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Onstage, clad in Punjabi attire, Diljit was charming and assured, his every smile and twirl of his mustache setting the crowd into a wave of applause and cheers.Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
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Yes, it is priced at $2499, but this is a complete sound system, tastefully encased in a hardwood frame.Brad Moon, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The wrap is made with crispy white meat chicken, lettuce and tomato, encased by a soft tortilla.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rihanna, in an archival Christian Lacroix couture hat, sheathed her mid-length black hairdo with the exception of two face-framing strands.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024
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The cables consist of copper wires surrounded by a layer of lead sheathing.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
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On a vacation in Saint-Tropez, Amal Clooney stayed loyal to the last iteration of the trend, dressed in a colorful, multi-patterned mini dress from Stella McCartney’s 2015 resort collection and Cindy Crawford paired a patterned Ulla Johnson midi skirt with a graphic tee and leather sandals.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The president warned against protectionism in a veiled swipe at Trump, who has pledged less U.S. involvement in foreign wars.Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Sep. 2024
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But paired with Andreessen’s earlier manifesto, it could not be read as anything other than a veiled threat against the regulatory state.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Clad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clad. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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