noun / verb
pad
A soft layer added for protection or absorption.
A soft cotton pad absorbs the blood from the cut.
Etymology
Pad names a soft cushion or layer of stuffing. Its deeper ancestry is uncertain, while the modern sense centers on material that cushions contact or absorbs liquid.
In context
the top lift or the heel pad this rubber piece is the part that's kind of like your tire
More examples
- The dog has a small thorn in its paw pad.
- We pad the box with foam to protect the vase.
- She pads her report with details that add nothing.
Forms
pad · pads · padded · padding
padding noun — Soft material used for cushioning or protection.