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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 that is embellished or exaggerated
“The politician's speech was filled with padding, making it difficult to separate fact from fiction.”
A padding or insulator that blocks sound waves
Lengthy but vague or trivial talk or writing
An addition of extra charge on the agreed or stated price
The covering of something, either as insulation or for protection
Increase in size or effect
A cloth bag stuffed with feathers or other soft materials, used for comfort when lying or sleeping
A material placed between layers of fabric to add structure and insulation
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 to prolong or make longer in duration
Present participle for to make larger in physical size, or increase the capacity of
(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 cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
Present participle for to fill by crowding something into
Present participle for to envelop or enclose in a layer or covering
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