pad
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/pæd/
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/pæd/
noun
C1
A soft, thick piece of material used for cleaning, protecting, or soaking up liquid.
Use a cleaning pad to wipe the surface.
C1
A set of paper sheets attached together at one edge.
She wrote notes on her notepad.
R
The soft bottom part of an animal's foot.
The dog's pad was injured.
R
A rough piece of material for scrubbing or cleaning.
Scrub the pan with a steel pad.
R
A flat area for aircraft to take off or land.
The helicopter lifted off the pad.
R
Protective gear worn in sports to shield body parts.
Wear elbow pads for safety.
R
The large flat leaf of a water plant like a lily.
Frogs sat on the lily pad.
R
A place where someone lives, like an apartment.
He invited friends to his pad.
verb
R
To add soft material to something for protection or comfort.
They padded the chair for extra comfort.
R
To walk quietly with soft steps.
She padded softly down the hall.
R
To add false items to a bill to get more money.
He tried to pad the expense report.
translation
A soft, thick piece of material used for cleaning, protecting, or soaking up liquid.; A set of paper sheets attached together at one edge.; The soft bottom part of an animal's foot.; A rough piece of material for scrubbing or cleaning.; A flat area for aircraft to take off or land.; Protective gear worn in sports to shield body parts.; The large flat leaf of a water plant like a lily.; A place where someone lives, like an apartment.
To add soft material to something for protection or comfort.; To walk quietly with soft steps.; To add false items to a bill to get more money.
Word Forms
Past
padded
Plural
pads
Perfect
padded
Progressive
padding
3rd Present
pads