Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
Soft filling material used in cushions etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Extra characters such as spaces added to a record to fill it out to a fixed length.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Extraneous text added to a message for the purpose of concealing its beginning, ending, or length.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, cryptography, engineering, government, mathematics, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, sciences, war
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noun
Anything of little value used to fill up space.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The process of mordanting a fabric.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A diaper.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: diap, diapee, diapy, diapie, didee, didie, diddy, didy, dipe, hippins, napkin, nappy, pamper, Pampers, dip, gamer pants, gaming pants, omutsu, padding, pamp, pampie, pamps
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noun
Robbing on a highway.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable
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verb
present participle and gerund of pad
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: cushioning
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: artifact, artefact
Narrower terms: cushion, falsie, pad, stuffing
History
Etymology tree English pad Proto-Germanic *-ungō Old English -ung Middle English -ynge English -ing English padding From pad + -ing.
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Across languages
25 source translations are retained for this English entry.
