siding

• Außenverkleidung eines Gebäudes, meist aus Holz, Metall oder Vinyl, die dem Schutz und der Dekoration dient. Auch die einzelne Platte oder der einzelne Streifen einer solchen Verkleidung.

A noun referring to the outer covering of a building's walls, typically made of wood, metal, or vinyl, used for protection and decoration.

1. Exterior wall coveringB2formalamerican

   Material used to cover the outside walls of a building, typically made of wood, vinyl, or metal.

   Fassadenverkleidung

   • The house needs new siding to protect against weather.
   • They chose vinyl siding for its low maintenance.
   • The old wooden siding was painted white.

   Synonymeboardingcladdingfacingweatherboardweatherboarding

2. Railway sidingC1formalbritish

   A short track connected to a main railway line where trains can be parked or loaded.

   Gleisanschluss

   • The freight train was parked on the siding.
   • Goods were unloaded from the wagons on the railway siding.
   • The siding allowed the express train to pass.

   Synonymesidetrackspurspur track

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, Partei für jemanden oder eine Seite in einem Streit oder einer Situation zu ergreifen und diese zu unterstützen.

A verb used to indicate taking a position or stance in support of one side or party in a dispute or situation.

1. Support or take the side ofB1formal

   To support or favor one person or group over another in a dispute.

   Partei ergreifen

   • She sided with her brother during the argument.
   • The committee sided against the proposed changes.
   • He always sides with the underdog in debates.

   Synonymebackchampiondefendespousefavorstand bysupport

   Antonymecontestcounterdefyopposeresistwithstand

2. Move sidewaysB2informal

   To move or turn to one side.

   zur Seite treten

   • The car suddenly sided into the next lane.
   • She sided away from the approaching cyclist.
   • He sided the boat to avoid the rocks.

   Synonymeedgesidestepsidle

   Antonymecenterstraighten