pad

Definition

  • n. a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
  • n. the large floating leaf of an aquatic plant (as the water lily)
  • n. a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
  • n. a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

Word forms

Past tense
padded
Past participle
padded
Present participle
padding
Third person singular
pads

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She placed a soft pad under the vase to protect the table.

  2. vt.

    He decided to pad his resume with some extra skills.

  3. vi.

    They pad down the street in the early morning.

  4. 計.

    The technician checked the pad for any defects before final assembly.