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Pad

pad

Pad definitions
verb
pads padding padded pad
  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"

    spin out fill out augment amplify increase add to stretch out eke out flesh out lengthen overdo protract elaborate
  3. add false items to (an expenses claim or bill) in order to receive unjustified payment

    "the indictment alleges that he padded expenses and claimed wages for work he didn't do"

  4. put on protective pads in order to play a sport, especially cricket

    "at the age of 90, he still pads up ready to bat"

    • (of a batter) deliberately use one's pads to block a ball

      "Childs fooled the youngster into padding up to a ball which didn't spin away"