clad
/klæd/ (bre, ipa) · [klˈæd] /klæd/ (ame, ipa)
clad — adjective
- cladpositive
- claddercomparative
- claddestsuperlative
1. dressed in a particular style of clothing or covered with a visible layer of a s
dressed in a particular style of clothing or covered with a visible layer of a specific material — common in compound forms such as snow-clad or leather-clad
The snow-clad peaks of the Himalayas appeared pink in the evening sunlight.
compound: [noun]-clad for a covered surface
Kenji arrived at the office dinner clad in a dark blue suit and red tie.
pattern: clad in + items of clothing
The ivy-clad stone walls of the old college gave the courtyard a quiet, private feel.
Leather-clad motorcyclists filled the highway during the annual rally in the south.
A steel-clad door protected the entrance to the underground control room.
文法句型
[noun]-clad + [noun] (compound)
clad in + [clothing/material]
用法筆記
Frequently used in compound adjectives formed by a material noun followed by -clad (snow-clad, ivy-clad, leather-clad). For people, the pattern clad in + clothing is more common than a bare compound.
常見錯誤
clad — noun
1. a visible outer covering — such as wood panels, metal sheets, or stone slabs — f
a visible outer covering — such as wood panels, metal sheets, or stone slabs — fixed onto the outside of a building or other structure to protect it or improve its appearance
The wooden clad on the seaside house has to be painted every two years.
The architects chose a dark stone clad to give the building a modern look.
After a 2022 fire, Kaohsiung required tall buildings to replace timber clad with stone panels.
The contractor chose a zinc clad for the library roof because it lasts for decades.
用法筆記
In everyday construction contexts, the term cladding is more common than clad for this sense. Clad as a noun is more typical in technical specifications.
2. a manufactured material made by bonding two or more different layers of metal to
a manufactured material made by bonding two or more different layers of metal together, using heat and pressure
The satellite's shell was made from a lightweight aluminium clad bonded to a magnesium frame.
noun: [material] clad as a bonded composite
This steel clad resists rust much better than plain sheet metal does.
uncountable noun: a material type that resists corrosion
The chef chose pans with a copper clad base that heats food more evenly than steel.
The chemical plant uses steel clad for mixing tanks to resist acid damage.
3. a coin that is made with layers of different metals bonded together — for exampl
a coin that is made with layers of different metals bonded together — for example, a copper core sandwiched between outer nickel layers
The United States stopped making silver quarters in 1965 and switched to a copper-nickel clad.
historical context: post-1965 US coin composition
Collectors can tell a clad from a solid silver coin by checking the edge colour.
The Royal Mint released a clad coin with a brass centre and nickel outer ring.
Arjun weighed both dimes and found the older was silver, the newer a clad.
clad — verb
- clads3rd person singular
- cladding-ing form
- claddedpast simple
- cladpast participle
1. to put a protective outer layer of a material such as metal, wood, or plastic on
to put a protective outer layer of a material such as metal, wood, or plastic onto the surface of a building or other structure
The builders clad the old brick wall with sheets of stainless steel.
pattern: clad [structure] with [material]
Many modern office towers are clad in glass and aluminium panels.
passive: be clad in [material]
The company clad the water pipes with a thick layer of rubber to stop leaks.
The team clad the school's front wall with recycled timber to match the local style.
文法句型
clad [object] with [material]
be clad in [material]
用法筆記
The passive form (be clad in/with) is more common than the active, especially in descriptions of existing buildings. The object is usually a building, wall, or large structure.