pad

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen, unter anderem ein weiches Polster oder Schutzmaterial, ein an einer Seite zusammengehefteter Satz Papier oder eine flache Fläche zum Starten von Raketen oder Hubschraubern.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a soft cushion or protective material, a set of sheets of paper glued together at one edge, or a flat surface for launching rockets or helicopters.

1. Cushioning materialA2formal

   A soft, thick piece of material used for protection, comfort, or cleaning.

   Polster

   • She used a pad to protect her knees while gardening.
   • The box was lined with foam pads to keep the items safe.
   • He applied a pad to the wound to stop the bleeding.

   Synonymebolsterbuffercushionmatpillowstuffingwadding

2. Writing padA2formal

   A number of sheets of paper glued together at one edge, used for writing or drawing.

   Schreibblock

   • She wrote her notes on a yellow legal pad.
   • He bought a sketch pad for his art class.
   • The teacher handed out a pad of paper for the exam.

   Synonymeblocknotepadtabletwriting pad

3. Living spaceB1informalamerican

   A place where someone lives, such as an apartment or room.

   Wohnraum

   • He invited us over to his pad for dinner.
   • She has a cool pad in the city center.
   • They bought a new pad near the beach.

   Synonymeapartmentflatplaceresidenceroom

4. Animal footA2formal

   The soft, fleshy underside of the foot of an animal like a dog, cat, or bear.

   Ballen

   • The dog's pad was injured on the rough pavement.
   • Cats have soft pads that help them walk silently.
   • The bear's large pads left deep tracks in the snow.

   Synonymecushionfootpadsole

• Verb, das das Hinzufügen von zusätzlichem Material oder Inhalt bezeichnet, oft um etwas länger oder umfangreicher zu machen, oder für ein leises, sanftes Gehen.

A verb used to indicate the act of adding extra material or content, often to make something longer or more substantial, or to move softly.

1. Walk softlyB1formal

   To walk with soft, quiet steps, often without shoes.

   Leise gehen

   • She padded across the room to avoid waking the baby.
   • He padded silently down the hallway.
   • The cat padded softly across the wooden floor.

   Synonymecreeppussyfootstealtiptoetread-softly

   Antonymestampstomptramp

2. Add unnecessary contentB2informal

   To add extra, often irrelevant, material to make something longer or seem more substantial.

   Strecken

   • The author padded the essay with long quotes.
   • He padded his resume with irrelevant experience.
   • The report was padded with unnecessary statistics.

   Synonymeaugmentbloatembellishinflatespin outstretch

   Antonymeabridgecondensecurtailshortentrim

3. Protect or cushionB1formal

   To cover or fill something with soft material for protection or comfort.

   Polstern

   • They padded the box with foam to protect the fragile items.
   • The chair was padded with thick cushions.
   • She padded her jacket with extra insulation for the cold weather.

   Synonymebuffercushionfilllinepackstuffupholster

   Antonymeexposeuncover