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wadding definition

wad·ding (wäd′iŋ)

noun

  1. any soft or fibrous material for use in padding, packing, stuffing, etc.; esp., cotton made up into loose, fluffy sheets, or batting
  2. any soft material for making wads, as for guns or cartridges
  3. a wad, or wads collectively

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wadding Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: The decision to use cotton wadding, polyester wadding or a mixed blend really comes down to personal preference.

Adjective modifier

  • synthetic: Each fish is made from an synthetic fabric and stuffed with a fine synthetic wadding.

Noun used with modifier

  • polyester: The decision to use cotton wadding, polyester wadding or a mixed blend really comes down to personal preference.
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