siding
US /ˈsaɪ.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈsaɪ.dɪŋ/
1.
revestimento, tapume
material, such as wooden boards or vinyl, used to cover the exterior walls of a house or other building
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The house had new vinyl siding installed last summer.
A casa teve um novo revestimento de vinil instalado no verão passado.
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They chose cedar siding for its natural look and durability.
Eles escolheram revestimento de cedro por sua aparência natural e durabilidade.
2.
desvio, ramal
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
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The train pulled onto the siding to let the express pass.
O trem entrou no desvio para deixar o expresso passar.
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Freight cars were left on the siding overnight.
Vagões de carga foram deixados no desvio durante a noite.