pad

US /pæd/
UK /pæd/
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1.

a thick piece of soft material used to protect something or make it more comfortable

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She placed a soft pad under her knee.
The dog sleeps on a comfortable pad.
2.

a number of sheets of paper fastened together at one edge, used for writing or drawing

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He wrote notes on a yellow legal pad.
Please sign your name on the signature pad.
3.

a flat area or surface for a specific purpose, such as a helipad or launch pad

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The helicopter landed on the landing pad.
The rocket was moved to the launch pad.
4.

the fleshy part of the foot of an animal, especially a dog or cat

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The dog's paw pads were rough from walking on hot pavement.
Cats have soft pads on their paws.
1.

to walk with soft, quiet steps

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The cat padded silently across the room.
He padded barefoot to the kitchen.
2.

to fill or cover something with soft material to protect or make it comfortable

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She padded the box with bubble wrap to protect the fragile items.
The chair was well padded for comfort.