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padding

/ˈpædɪŋ/noun

उच्चारण पैडिंग

गद्दी, भराव, पैडिंग

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    soft material that is put inside something or on its surface to protect it, make it more comfortable or change its shape

    गद्दी, भराव, पैडिंग

    • Cricket pads have thick padding to protect the legs.
    • a jacket with padding at the shoulders
    • The helmet has extra padding around the ears.
    + 2 more examples
    • The sofa lost its padding after years of use.
    • The coat has foam padding inside the shoulders.

    Synonyms stuffing wadding cushioning filling

  2. 2

    [U]

    words or sentences used to make a speech or piece of writing longer, but that do not contain any interesting information

    भरती (लेख या भाषण में बेकार के शब्द)

    • Cut the padding and keep your essay to the point.
    • The editor deleted two pages of padding from the report.
    • Examiners can easily see padding in a long essay.
    + 2 more examples
    • The report was mostly padding, with very little real information.
    • Remove the padding from your answer and make it short and clear.

    Synonyms filler waffle verbiage

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