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- pronunciation:
- paed
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- on the pad
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a piece of soft material used as cushioning to protect from abrasion or impact, such as a cushion, mat, or thick piece of blanket or quilt.
The hard, wooden chairs have pads on their seats.- similar words:
- cushion
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| definition 2: |
in sports such as hockey and football, any of various thick fabrications worn as protective equipment for elbows, knees, shoulders, and the like.
The roller skaters were wearing knee pads. |
| definition 3: |
a small pillow attached on the inside of clothing to modify its shape.
The jacket has thick shoulder pads. |
| definition 4: |
the small cushion of flesh on the bottom of the toes or feet of some animals.
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| definition 5: |
a block of thick, often sponge-like, material used for cleaning surfaces or dishes.
Please use that soft pad to wash the glasses. |
| definition 6: |
a thick piece of gauze or other soft, sterile material used as a protective and absorbent covering, barrier, or sponge.
a gauze pada sanitary pad- similar words:
- compress
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| definition 7: |
an absorbent cushion used for holding ink for rubber stamps.
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| definition 8: |
a block of paper sheets glued together at one edge.
The artist keeps a drawing pad in her bag.He reached into the drawer and pulled out a writing pad.- similar words:
- tablet
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| definition 9: |
a resilient flat platform for landing or launching.
a helicopter pada missile launching pad |
| definition 10: |
(informal) a place to live or sleep in.
- similar words:
- place, room
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| related words: |
abode, apartment, book, brace, buffer, cushion, domicile, dwelling, flat, layout, patch |
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| phrase: |
on the pad |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
pads, padding, padded |
| definition 1: |
to fill or protect by stuffing or layering with soft material.
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| definition 2: |
to make longer or thicker by adding unimportant material.
She padded the report with old surveys. |
| related words: |
augment, cushion, muffle, spin, stuff |
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