First Known Use: 14th century
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1clad
2clad
adjective \ˈklad\
: covered with something specified
Full Definition of CLAD
1
: being covered or clothed <ivy-clad buildings>
2
of a coin : consisting of outer layers of one metal bonded to a core of a different metal
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Origin of CLAD
Middle English, past participle of clothen to clothe
3clad
verb
clad or clad·dedclad·ding
Definition of CLAD
transitive verb
First Known Use of CLAD
1939
4clad
noun
Definition of CLAD
1
a : a composite material formed by cladding b : a clad coin
2
: cladding; specifically : the outer layer of a clad coin
First Known Use of CLAD
1941
CLAD Defined for Kids
1clad
Definition of CLAD for Kids
past and past participle of clothe
2clad
adjective \ˈklad\
Definition of CLAD for Kids
1
: being covered <copper-clad pots>
2
: being dressed <The children were clad in their best clothes.>
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