Meaning of the word "shoulder pad" in English

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shoulder pad

US /ˈʃoʊl.dər ˌpæd/
UK /ˈʃoʊl.dər ˌpæd/
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Noun

1.

a shaped pad of foam rubber or other material sewn into the shoulder of a garment to give it shape

Example:
The blazer had large shoulder pads, typical of 1980s fashion.
She removed the shoulder pads from her old jacket to update its look.
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