padding

ˈpædɪŋ
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padding: soft material used to fill or cover something
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Translation of padding into German,

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Noun

1.

filling material

soft material used to fill or cover something
  • The padding in the chair makes it very comfortable..Die Polsterung im Stuhl macht ihn sehr bequem
2.

unnecessary content

superfluous text or data in a document or file
unnötiger Inhalt überflüssiger Text
  • The report was full of padding to meet the page requirement..Der Bericht war voller unnötiger Inhalte, um die Seitenanforderung zu erfüllen
3.

technology

TECH.
extra characters added to fill a fixed length
TECH.
Auffüllzeichen Füllzeichen Padding Füllung f
  • The data file includes padding for alignment.Die Datendatei enthält Auffüllzeichen zur Ausrichtung.

Adjective

1.

comfort

Rare
having soft material added for comfort or shape
Rare
  • The padding jacket kept him warm in winter.Die gepolsterte Jacke hielt ihn im Winter warm.
2.

writing

Rare
characterized by unnecessary words or information
Rare
  • The report was criticized for its padding content.Der Bericht wurde für seinen überflüssigen Inhalt kritisiert.
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Expressions with padding: examples in English and translations in German

Statistik-Aufhübschung
Statistikschönung
He was accused of stat padding during the last game.
Zahlenfrisierung
Statistikmanipulation
Padding the stats is common in some competitive sports.

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  • padding: soft material used to fill or cover something
    (filling material) Polsterung

Synonyms and analogies of padding in English

Examples of padding in a sentence

  • She added extra padding to the package for safety.
  • The essay contained padding to reach the word count.
  • The article was criticized for its excessive padding.
  • The software uses padding to ensure data integrity.
  • Padding is added to the message for encryption purposes.
  • The padding cushions made the chairs more comfortable.
pad
pæd
padded
Noun
1.

note taking

flat piece of paper for writing or drawing
  • He scribbled his phone number on a pad..Er kritzelte seine Telefonnummer auf einen Block
2.

cushion

thick piece of soft material for comfort or protection
  • She placed a pad on the chair for extra comfort.Sie legte ein Polster auf den Stuhl für zusätzlichen Komfort.
3.

spacecraft launch

TECH.
launching area for rockets or spacecraft
TECH.
  • The rocket was positioned on the pad ready for launch..Die Rakete stand auf der Startrampe bereit zum Start
Verb
1.

stuffing

tr.
add soft material for protection or shape
tr.
  • She padded the box with bubble wrap.Sie polsterte die Schachtel mit Luftpolsterfolie.
2.

quiet walking

intr.
walk softly and quietly without shoes
intr.
  • He padded across the room silently.Er schlich leise durch den Raum.
3.

inflating

tr.Rare
add unnecessary information to increase size
tr.Rare
  • The student padded his essay with extra words.Der Schüler füllte seinen Aufsatz mit zusätzlichen Wörtern auf.

Expressions with pad: examples in English and translations in German

auspolstern
He padded out the cushion to make it more comfortable..
Sprungbrett
The internship was a launching pad for her career.
leise schleichen
leise entlanggehen
The cat would pad along the hallway at night.
herumschleichen
leise umhergehen
She likes to pad around the house in the morning.
die Spesenabrechnung aufblähen
He would pad his expense account to cover personal costs.
frisieren
beschönigen
The accountant decided to pad the figures to meet targets.

Translations of "padding" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
diePolsterungnf.

The brassiere's padding added extra lift, enhancing her natural shape.

Die Polsterung des BHs verlieh zusätzlichen Halt und betonte ihre natürliche Form.

dasPolsternn.

Before training, he carefully checked the wooden horse for loose padding or damage.

Vor dem Training kontrollierte er das Sprungpferd sorgfältig auf lose Polster oder Schäden.

dieWattierungnf.

Lightweight padding for sleeves, bust and hood lined with fleece.

Leichte Wattierung der Ärmel, Brust und Kapuze mit Fleece gefüttert.

dieFüllungnf.

Rain rug with nylon lining, seamless back and no padding.

Regendecke mit Nylon-Futter, ohne Naht am Rücken und ohne Füllung.

dasFüllmaterialnn.

No usable fabric scraps are used for padding.

Nicht verwertbare Stoffreste werden u.a. als Füllmaterial verwendet.

dieEinlagenf.

With textured padding, these sandals are especially comfortable for walking and lounging.

Diese Sandalen sind dank der konturierten Einlage besonders bequem beim Gehen und Chillen.

dieAuflagenf.

It can be used very flexibly as a pad without padding.

Als Keilkissen ohne Auflage kann es sehr flexibel eingesetzt werden.

dieWattenf.

Fill the dog with padding and sew the opening shut.

Den Hund mit Watte füllen und die Öffnung schließen.

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Other translations for padding:

  • Sitzpolstern.
  • Auffüllenn.
  • Futternn.
  • Innenabstandnm.
  • Auffüllungn.
  • Unterlagenf.
  • Füllselnpl.
  • Fettpolstern.

padding: Examples and translations in context

Cyclists should always guard their bodies with proper padding on long rides.

Radfahrer sollten bei langen Fahrten ihren Körper immer mit geeigneter Polsterung abschirmen.

The sofa has padding that makes it incredibly comfortable to sit on.

Das Sofa hat eine Polsterung, die es unglaublich bequem zum Sitzen macht.

Her knees were bolstered by the thick padding of the yoga mat beneath her.

Ihre Knie wurden durch die dicke Polsterung der Yogamatte unter ihr gestützt.

He chose to cocoon the laptop with padding for extra protection during travel.

Er entschied sich, den Laptop für die Reise mit extra Polsterung zu schützen.

Blissful padding above and below, with plenty of toe room.

Wunderbare Polsterung oben und unten mit viel Platz für Ihre Zehen.

Includes drawstring, stitched edges and padding on elbow and shoulder.

Mit Kordelzug, genähten Kanten und Polsterung an Ellenbogen und Schulter.

After adding new padding to the cushions, the patio furniture felt brand new.

Nach dem Hinzufügen neuer Polsterung fühlten sich die Gartenmöbel wie neu an.

The vegetable horsehair of the backrest and armrest padding is hand-shaped.

Das pflanzliche Rosshaar der Polsterung für Rückenlehne und Armlehnen ist handgeformt.

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