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Soft material such as foam or cloth used to pad or stuff something
“Each harness is made of wide, heavy-duty nylon webbing to better distribute the work load and thick padding for extra comfort.”
Superfluous material in a book, speech, etc., introduced in order to make it reach a desired length
“On the other hand, Miller's concise strategy is preferable to the approach of padding out the running length.”
A statement or representation in excess of what is reasonable
Increase in size or effect
Heat-proofing
A sum added to an ordinary price or charge
A rectangular cloth bag stuffed with feathers or other soft materials, used to support the head when lying or sleeping
The presence of excess fat in a person or animal
Present participle for to line or pack with soft material
“The soft material that used to pad sharp corners has been ripped off and not replaced.”
Present participle for to describe or express in too exaggerated terms
“Sometimes, again, the author shows a tendency to pad his story with superfluities.”
Present participle for to move or proceed on foot
“As the camels pad along the beach, we do our best to stay on top of them as they roll, sway, and lumber along.”
Present participle for to walk softly, quietly or steadily, especially without shoes
“The cat would pad up to his master, jump into his lap, and receive the attention it desired.”
Present participle for to walk barefoot or without shoes
“Walter chuckled and continued to walk, and Edie would pad along with him, wide-eyed in amazement.”
Present participle for to rapidly grow out of proportion or control
Present participle for to alter something from its true state, typically to deceive
Present participle for envelop in a protective or comforting way
(typography) Present participle for to start or position a block of text further from the margin
Present participle for to walk heavily or noisily
Present participle for to apply a (thin) layer on the surface of an object
Present participle for to tangle (something, especially hair) in a thick mass
Present participle for to fill by crowding something into
Present participle for charge too much
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