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noun
- 1. a thick piece of soft material, typically used to protect or shape something, or to absorb liquid: "a pad of cotton wool" Similar
- 2. the fleshy underpart of an animal's foot or of a human finger: "a dog's pads will bleed profusely if cut"
verb
- 1. fill or cover (something) with soft material in order to protect it or its contents, make it more comfortable, or give it a particular shape: "the boxing gloves are padded with impact-resistant foam rubber"
- 2. lengthen a speech, piece of writing, etc. with unnecessary material: "don't pad out your answer to make it seem impressive"
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pad noun [C] (SOFT MATERIAL) a flat piece of soft material used to protect a surface, to prevent injury to a person, or to give a fuller shape to clothing: Hockey players wear these pillow-thick leg pads. A carpet and pad on the floor help insulate against the cold.
Mar 20, 2023 · Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition where a build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries restricts blood supply to leg muscles. It's also known as peripheral vascular disease (PVD).
A pad is a fairly thick, flat piece of a material such as cloth or rubber. Pads are used, for example, to clean things, to protect things, or to change their shape.
: a piece of soft stuffed material used as or under a saddle. b. : a piece of material saturated with ink for inking the surface of a rubber stamp. 2. : a collection of sheets of paper glued or fastened together at one end. 3. a. : the cushioned thickening of the underside of the toes of an animal. b. : the foot of an animal. 4.
noun. a cushionlike mass of soft material used for comfort, protection, or stuffing. a soft, stuffed cushion used as a saddle; a padded leather saddle without a tree. a number of sheets of paper glued or otherwise held together at one edge to form a tablet. a soft, ink-soaked block of absorbent material for inking a rubber stamp.
A pad is a fairly thick, flat piece of a material such as cloth or rubber. Pads are used, for example, to clean things, to protect things, or to change their shape. [...]
1. a. A thin, cushionlike mass of soft material used to fill, to give shape, or to protect against jarring, scraping, or other injury. b. Sports A piece of equipment consisting of shaped cushioning material often attached to a hard outer surface and worn to protect against blows, collisions, or shots. 2. A flexible saddle without a frame. 3.
A pad is a soft cushion or mat that protects or supports something. Football players wear pads to keep their bodies from being injured, and you may sit on a pad to cushion your bottom. A thick cotton bandage is one kind of pad, and your mattress might be topped by another kind of pad.
Definition of pad noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. pad. noun. /pæd/ of soft material. a thick piece of soft material that is used, for example, for cleaning or protecting something or for holding liquid. medicated cleansing pads for sensitive skin. sanitary pads (= that a woman uses during her period)
PAD definition: 1. sheets of paper that have been fastened together at one edge, used for writing or drawing: 2. a…. Learn more.
