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Definition of padded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
comforthaving soft material added for comfort or protection
- The jacket is padded for extra warmth.
2.
exaggerationinflated with unnecessary or exaggerated information
- The report was padded with irrelevant details.
Expressions with padded
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large envelope with protective padding inside
She sent the documents in a padded envelope.
room with padded walls for safety
The patient was placed in a padded cell for observation.
protective envelope with padding for shipping items
I used a padded mailer to send the fragile gift.
room with soundproof padding
The musician recorded in a padded room to avoid external noise.
having a thick layer of padding or cushioning
The well-padded seats made the long drive comfortable..
Origin of padded
English, pad (cushion) + ed (past tense)
Terms with padded included in their meaning
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sports
large padded hand cover for boxing
sports
padded glove used in baseball to catch the ball
boxing
padded mitten for protecting hands in boxing
sports
padded gloves worn by boxers
protective gear
padded helmet with face mask for football players
foot anatomy
rounded padded area on the sole behind the toes
flight clothing
short fitted outerwear for pilots, often padded, sometimes with fur collar
stitching
stitch together layers of fabric to make a padded item
exercise equipment
padded or textured surface for practicing yoga
home seating
long padded or wooden bench with back, sometimes with arms
sports
padded exercise seat used for lifting weights during strength training
comfort
padded for comfort or protection
home
thick padded cover for a bed
kitchenware
padded cloth cover to keep a teapot warm
computer accessory
padded platform that raises wrists above a keyboard
packaging
padded envelope
gymnastics equipment
gymnastic equipment with padded body for vaulting
stuffed
padded or stuffed with wadding
footwear
padded area of a shoe for comfort
sports
padded surface for gymnastics or acrobatics
music
padded bag for carrying musical instruments
kitchen
padded cover to keep a teapot warm
cycling
padded insert in cycling shorts
furniture
low padded seat for sitting
Examples of padded in a sentence
He wore padded gloves to protect his hands. His resume was padded with exaggerated achievements. The article was padded with unnecessary statistics.
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- French:rembourré, gonflé, ...
- German:gepolstert, aufgebläht, ...
- Italian:imbottito, gonfiato, ...
- Spanish:acolchado, rellenado, ...
- Portuguese:acolchoado, exagerado, ...
- Chinese:加衬垫的, 夸大的, ...
- Japanese:中綿入りの, 膨らませた, ...
- Arabic:مُبَطَّن, مُحْشًى, ...
- Hebrew:מְרוּפָּד, מְנֻפָּח, ...
- Russian:с подкладкой, раздутый, ...
- Ukrainian:підбитий, наповнений, ...
- Hindi:गद्देदार, भरा हुआ, ...
Definition of pad - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
note takingflat piece of paper for writing or drawing
- He scribbled his phone number on a pad..
2.
cushionthick piece of soft material for comfort or protection
- She placed a pad on the chair for extra comfort.
3.
spacecraft launchTECH. launching area for rockets or spacecraftTECH.
- The rocket was positioned on the pad ready for launch..
4.
sportssoft cover for a sports player's body part
- The cricketer wore pads to protect his legs.
5.
- He invited us to his pad for dinner.
6.
animal footsoft underside of an animal's foot
- The cat's pads were silent on the floor.
7.
desk blotterDated block of absorbent material for ink transferDated
- She pressed the stamp onto the ink pad.
8.
movementRare light footsteps or the sound thereofRare
- The cat's pad could be heard in the hallway at night..
Verb
1.
stuffingtr. add soft material for protection or shapetr.
- She padded the box with bubble wrap.
2.
quiet walkingintr. walk softly and quietly without shoesintr.
- He padded across the room silently.
3.
inflatingtr. Rare add unnecessary information to increase sizetr. Rare
- The student padded his essay with extra words.
Images of pad
flat piece of paper for writing or drawing 
thick piece of soft material for comfort or protection 
launching area for rockets or spacecraft 
soft cover for a sports player's body part 
person's residence, often informal 
block of absorbent material for ink transfer
Expressions with pad
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fill up space in something to make it appear fuller
He padded out the cushion to make it more comfortable..
starting point for an activity or career
The internship was a launching pad for her career.
move forward quietly with soft steps
The cat would pad along the hallway at night.
walk softly and quietly, making little or no noise
She likes to pad around the house in the morning.
inflate expenses to get more money
He would pad his expense account to cover personal costs.
add false numbers to make data look better
The accountant decided to pad the figures to meet targets.
walk quietly with soft steps
The cat pads down the hallway at night.
add false details to make a resume impressive
He decided to pad resume to get the job.
add extra charges to a bill
The mechanic tried to pad the bill with unnecessary repairs.
inflate numerical data to make it look better
The accountant decided to pad the numbers for the report.
walk quietly and softly around a place
She likes to pad about the house in the morning.
inflate numbers to make them look better
The company padded the statistics to attract investors.
protective gear worn on the arm
He wore an arm pad to protect his elbow during the game.
soft mat for changing a baby's diaper
Place the changing pad on the table before changing the baby.
disposable or reusable pad used to mop floors or scour surfaces
I grabbed a cleaning pad to wash the kitchen floor and counters.
soft fabric pad used for cleaning or polishing
He wiped the table with a cloth pad.
protective mat placed on a desk surface
She placed her laptop on the desk pad to avoid scratches..
protective gear worn on the elbow
He wore an elbow pad during the hockey game.
flexible pad used to warm body parts
She used a heating pad to relieve her sore back muscles..
pad used under hot dishes to protect surfaces
Place the casserole on the hot pad.
cushioned mat used under an iron
The ironing pad protected the table from heat.
protective gear worn on knees to prevent injury
He wore knee pads while skateboarding.
removable layer protecting a mattress from damage
I bought a mattress pad to keep my bed clean.
pad of paper for writing messages
She wrote the note on a message pad.
Origin of pad
Old English, pad (cushion)
Examples of pad in a sentence
He tore a sheet from the pad to write a note. He used a pad to kneel on the hard floor. The helmet had a pad for added safety. Engineers inspected the pad before the launch. The pad was cleared for the next mission. The hockey player adjusted his pad before the game.
She forgot her elbow pad and had to borrow one. She decorated her pad with vintage furniture. His pad was the perfect place for a small party. The dog's pads were rough from running. The fox's pads left prints in the snow. He used a pad to blot the excess ink. The artist reached for a fresh pad to continue her work. I heard the pad of her shoes on the floor. The pad of paws was barely audible. She padded her shoulders for the costume. The craftsman padded the chair for comfort. She padded down the hallway to avoid waking anyone. The cat padded softly on the carpet. He padded his resume with irrelevant details. The author padded the book with lengthy descriptions.
View all translations of pad
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- French:bloc-notes, rembourrer, ...
- German:Block, polstern, ...
- Italian:taccuino, imbottire, ...
- Spanish:cuaderno, acolchar, ...
- Portuguese:caderno, acolchoar, ...
- Chinese:便笺, 填充, ...
- Japanese:メモ帳, 詰める, ...
- Arabic:دَفتَر, حَشَا, ...
- Hebrew:בְּלוֹק, לְרַפֵּד, ...
- Russian:блокнот, обкладывать, ...
- Ukrainian:блокнот, набивати, ...
- Hindi:पैड, गद्दी लगाना, ...
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