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    pad
    /pad/

    noun

    • 1. a thick piece of soft material used to reduce friction or jarring, enlarge or change the shape of something, or hold or absorb liquid: "sterile gauze pads" Similar dressingcompresspackpadding
    • 2. the fleshy underpart of an animal's foot or of a human finger: "a dog's pads will bleed profusely if cut"

    verb

    • 1. fill or cover (something) with soft material in order to protect it or its contents, make it more comfortable, or give it a particular shape: "the boxing gloves are padded with impact-resistant foam rubber"
    • 2. lengthen a speech, piece of writing, etc. with unnecessary material: "don't pad out your answer to make it seem impressive"

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