Pad
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pæd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pad is a noun meaning A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
Meaning
A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
More Meanings
- A cushion used as a saddle without a tree or frame.
- A soft, or small, cushion.
- A soft area on the ends of a digit:
- A stuffed guard or protection, especially one worn on the legs of horses to prevent bruising.
- A soft bag or cushion to relieve pressure, support a part, etc.
- A menstrual pad; a mass of absorbent material used to absorb menstrual flow.
- (US) A floating leaf of a water lily or similar plant.
Example Sentences
to pad cloth
pad one's expenses
"Obama pads delegate lead […] with win in key western state."
[…] to pad a piece in diluted acetate of alumine to obtain a pale lemon ground […]
Word Forms
- pads
- padding
- padded
- padde
Synonyms for pad
Depending on context, synonyms include helipad, trudge, aggrandize, bolster, plod, embellish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bolster, embroider, footslog, embellish, lodgings, launchpad.
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