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filling

fill·ing

filling

 
pronunciation:
fI lIng
parts of speech:
noun, adjective
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: material used to fill a cavity in a tooth.
My dentist uses gold fillings.
definition 2: a mixture of food used to fill certain kinds of food dishes.
The chef made tacos with a chicken filling.These donuts have a vanilla cream filling.
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part of speech: adjective
definition: of food, causing one to feel full after eating.
The stew is very filling. I can't eat more than a small bowl.
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