The longitudinal overlap of neighboring materials.
Side rake
Horizontal slope at the cutting edge of a lathe tool bit, taken at a 90-degree angle to the axis of the tool.
Side-dressing
The application of fertilizer or organic matter around a plant, the material being left on the soil surface rather than being dug in. Also known as top-dressing.
Sidelight
A vertical window beside a door or another window.
Sidelights
Tall, narrow windows, which admit light, along the sides of a door.
Sidewalk
Paved walkway running along the sides of a street.
Siding
Any variety of materials used as final covering on the exterior of a house. Siding provides insulation and makes the exterior of the home more attractive. Materials such as aluminum or vinyl siding eliminate the need for repeated painting.
Siding, bevel
Wedge shaped boards, installed so that each board is lapped over the edge of the board below.
Siding, dolly varden
Bevel siding, which is a wedge shaped board, installed so that each board is lapped over the edge of the board below, that has the addition of an L-shaped cutout at the edge or side of the wedge, overlapping the top of the board below.
Siding, drop
Tongue and groove joint siding that is available in a variety of patterns.
