Polyfill

Quick meaning: Polyfill is a noun meaning A synthetic textile used for bulk or insulation, e.g., in stuffed animals or coats.

Meaning

A synthetic textile used for bulk or insulation, e.g., in stuffed animals or coats.

More Meanings

1. (computer graphics) An algorithm to fill a polygon with a particular color.
2. (web development) A plugin that provides the functionality of newer browsers to older versions.
3. (web development, transitive, intransitive) To create or apply a polyfill.

Example Sentences

See the FAQ. Or polyfill String.prototype.trim() if necessary and just call .trim().

The first article, designated a troll, is 12 inches tall, composed of polyfill with a cotton knit shell.

The racks include blouses and sweaters and some polyfill vests, with corduroy coats and outerwear due to be in stock as the weather cools.

In the process i have come up with the following algorithm , and i wonder if it is a good one (i.e. fast), and also if anyone can give me tips on any other fast polyfill algoritm^([sic]).

Word Forms

• polyfills
• polyfilling
• polyfilled

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include fiberfill, fibrefill, fillup, polyfoam, geofoam, gapfill.

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