Meaning of the word siding in English

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siding

US /ˈsaɪ.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈsaɪ.dɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

material, such as wooden boards or vinyl, used to cover the exterior walls of a house or other building

Example:
The house had new vinyl siding installed last summer.
They chose cedar siding for its natural look and durability.
2.

a short track at the side of a main railroad line, used for coupling or uncoupling cars or for standing cars aside to allow others to pass

Example:
The train pulled onto the siding to let the express pass.
Freight cars were left on the siding overnight.
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