clad

/klæd/
verb
  1. Past tense and past participle of clothe; to dress or provide with clothing.
    • The monks clad themselves in simple robes.
    • He clad the statue in a ceremonial cloak.
    • She clad her children in warm coats before the snowstorm.
  2. To cover or coat with a layer of material.
    • They clad the cable in a protective plastic sheath.
    • The workers clad the exterior of the house with brick.
    • The artist clad the sculpture in gold leaf.
adjective
  1. Dressed or covered in a particular type of clothing or material.
    • The knight was clad in shining armor.
    • The hikers were clad in warm jackets and boots.
    • She was clad in a beautiful silk gown for the ceremony.
  2. Covered or coated with a layer of a different material, especially for protection or decoration.
    • The pipes are clad with insulation to prevent heat loss.
    • The steel beams were clad in fire-resistant panels.
    • The building was clad in white marble.
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