padding
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2.7
- noun
- /ˈpædɪŋ/
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- The jacket has padding in the shoulders to provide better support and shape.
- extra padding
And so it went from me having like some padding to no padding.
- And so it went from me having like some padding to no padding.
- It has nice padding in it, but a ruched top.
- But that one gives no support, no cup, no padding whatsoever.
Examples
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Her face was half-buried in the padding, and I couldn't observe her reaction.
Fiction book (1992) -
So it's got that tough feel, but under it where the actual padding is feels really soft, very smooth.
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We kind of want some padding around this edge.
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And so it went from me having like some padding to no padding.
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How about we just put some padding around our circle?
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So this has padding in the bra, so it just looks amazing.
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They have some padding on the palm and key areas for your hand.
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The sofa and the chairs had built-in padding and could sit almost anywhere.
Fiction book (2000) -
When I stuck out a gingerly hand, I could feel the tufts of padding spring out.
Fiction book (1990) -
A moment later, Kalisher heard the heavy padding as Sebastian stamped off.
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
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4.2
Soft layers of cotton, wool or synthetic fiber used inside quilts and pillows
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3.0
Material that makes something soft and protects it from hard hits
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2.1
Soft material used to fill mattresses or cushions to make them comfortable
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8.2
A padded layer placed under something to protect it
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2.4
Material used to put into a space to make it level or solid
Soft material used inside cushions, toys, or clothing to give shape
A part filled with air that makes a shoe or seat softer and protects from shocks
Antonyms
How Thick
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Padding comes from the word pad, which meant 'to fill' or 'to stuff' with soft material, like the stuffing in a jacket or a pillow. So padding is the soft material you add to give shape, protect, or make something more comfortable.