Meaning & Definition of Pad in English
English⟶
Pad
/pæd/
noun
1. A number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
synonym:
- pad,
- pad of paper,
- tablet
2. The large floating leaf of an aquatic plant (as the water lily)
synonym:
- pad
3. A block of absorbent material saturated with ink
- Used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
synonym:
- pad,
- inkpad,
- inking pad,
- stamp pad
4. A flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort
synonym:
- pad
5. A platform from which rockets or space craft are launched
synonym:
- launching pad,
- launchpad,
- launch pad,
- launch area,
- pad
6. Temporary living quarters
synonym:
- diggings,
- digs,
- domiciliation,
- lodgings,
- pad
7. The fleshy cushion-like underside of an animal's foot or of a human's finger
synonym:
- pad
verb
1. Add details to
synonym:
- embroider,
- pad,
- lard,
- embellish,
- aggrandize,
- aggrandise,
- blow up,
- dramatize,
- dramatise
2. Walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
- "Mules plodded in a circle around a grindstone"
synonym:
- slog,
- footslog,
- plod,
- trudge,
- pad,
- tramp
3. Line or stuff with soft material
- "Pad a bra"
synonym:
- pad,
- fill out
4. Add padding to
- "Pad the seat of the chair"
synonym:
- pad,
- bolster
Examples of using
Write your telephone number down on this pad.