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PADDING

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Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Padding.

Padding - as a noun

Artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cushioning
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
artefactartifact
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Padding - as a verb

To stuff.

To furnish with a pad or padding.

To increase the size of, especially by adding undesirable filler.

Example: "May 21, 2008, austin american-statesman"

To imbue uniformly with a mordant.

Example: "To pad cloth"

To deliberately play the ball with the leg pad instead of the bat.

To travel along (a road, path etc.).

To travel on foot.

To wear a path by walking.

To walk softly, quietly or steadily, especially without shoes.

To practise highway robbery.

Example Sentences

"She added extra padding to her dog's bed to make it more comfortable."
"The gymnast wore a leotard with padding in the knees and elbows."
"The boxing gloves had thick padding to protect the fighter's hands."
"The sofa had plush padding, making it a cozy place to relax."
"In the winter, she wore a jacket with padding to stay warm."
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Word Game Points

Is PADDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, padding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PADDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PADDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, padding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PADDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PADDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, padding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PADDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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