pad
//pæd//
Noun
A flat, soft cushion used for comfort, protection, or absorption.
She placed a soft pad on the chair for extra comfort.
A block of paper sheets glued together at one edge, used for writing or drawing.
I always keep a pad on my desk to write down ideas.
The fleshy underside of an animal's paw or a human finger.
The cat's pads are soft and pink.
A flat surface for helicopter takeoff and landing.
The helicopter landed on the pad.
Informal: a person's home or apartment.
Come over to my pad tonight.
Verb
To fill or cover with soft material for comfort or protection.
She padded the box with soft cloth to protect the fragile items.
To walk softly or quietly.
The cat padded across the room.
To add unnecessary material to make something longer or larger.
He padded his essay with unnecessary quotes to meet the word count.