siding

• Наружная облицовка стен здания, обычно из дерева, металла или винила, используемая для защиты и декора.

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.

   Обшивка

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

   Synonymsboardingcladdingfacingweatherboardweatherboarding

2. Railway sidingC1formalbritish

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

   Путевой тупик

   • 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.

   Synonymssidetrackspurspur track

• Глагол, обозначающий занятие позиции или поддержку одной из сторон в споре или ситуации.

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.

   Поддержать сторону

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

   Synonymsbackchampiondefendespousefavorstand bysupport

   Antonymscontestcounterdefyopposeresistwithstand

2. Move sidewaysB2informal

   To move or turn to one side.

   Сдвинуться в сторону

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

   Synonymsedgesidestepsidle

   Antonymscenterstraighten