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1. | [ noun ] (writing) a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge | |
Synonyms: | tablet pad_of_paper | |
Related terms: | paper notepad message_pad | |
2. | [ verb ] add details to | |
Synonyms: | dramatize embellish aggrandize blow_up lard dramatise aggrandise embroider | |
Related terms: | overstate glorify drama embellishment | |
3. | [ noun ] a usually thin flat mass of padding | |
Related terms: | padding cleaning_pad mattress_pad table_mat panel potholder powderpuff sanitary_napkin mattress mat plastron rat skin_patch carpet_pad | |
4. | [ noun ] a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp | |
Synonyms: | inking_pad stamp_pad inkpad | |
Related terms: | block | |
5. | [ noun ] (housing) temporary living quarters | |
Synonyms: | lodgings digs domiciliation diggings | |
Related terms: | living_quarters lodge | |
6. | [ verb ] add padding to | |
Synonyms: | bolster | |
Examples: | "pad the seat of the chair" |
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Related terms: | fill | |
7. | [ noun ] a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched | |
Synonyms: | launchpad launch_pad launch_area launching_pad | |
Related terms: | platform launching_site | |
8. | [ verb ] line or stuff with soft material | |
Synonyms: | fill_out | |
Examples: | "pad a bra" |
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Related terms: | stuff rat | |
9. | [ verb ] walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud | |
Synonyms: | trudge plod footslog tramp slog | |
Examples: | "Donkeys that plodded wearily in a circle around a gin" D.H. Lawrence |
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Related terms: | walk squelch infantryman plodder plodder stamper plodding | |
10. | [ noun ] (botany) the large floating leaf of an aquatic plant (as the water lily) | |
Related terms: | leaf lily_pad aquatic_plant | |
11. | [ noun ] (zoology) the foot or fleshy cushion-like underside of the toes of an animal | |
Related terms: | structure paw | |
Similar spelling: |
paid Pauda Padua Paddy Padda payday Pat Patt path pate Pait Patty Patti patio Patao |