Padding1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pad.
2. (n.) The act or process of making a pad or of inserting stuffing.
3. (n.) The material with which anything is padded.
4. (n.) Material of inferior value, serving to extend a book, essay, etc.
5. (n.) The uniform impregnation of cloth with a mordant.
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