1
: a wall forming the side of something
2
: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim bead
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The ski’s general architecture features a wood core, sandwich sidewall construction, and a sheet of vibration-damping metal that’s customized for each model in the Ranger line.
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Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
This time, however, McLaren has added extra Chrome logos and what looks like a heavier slathering of metallic chrome that extends down the sidewalls.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2024
The shoe’s sturdy sidewalls, thick EVA outsoles, and midsole cushioning provide excellent ankle stability and arch support.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The sidewalls of the inner tent start off solid Osmo fabric for the first 6 inches, then transition to white mesh that's still see-through but less than black, which affords you a bit more privacy even with the rain fly off.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2023
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Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
This time, however, McLaren has added extra Chrome logos and what looks like a heavier slathering of metallic chrome that extends down the sidewalls.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2024
The shoe’s sturdy sidewalls, thick EVA outsoles, and midsole cushioning provide excellent ankle stability and arch support.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The sidewalls of the inner tent start off solid Osmo fabric for the first 6 inches, then transition to white mesh that's still see-through but less than black, which affords you a bit more privacy even with the rain fly off.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2023
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“Sidewall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidewall. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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sidewall
noun
side·wall
-ˌwȯl 
1
: a wall forming the side of something
2
: the side of an automotive tire between the tread shoulder and the rim
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