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excelsior

/ɪkˈsɛlsiˌɔr/

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noun

/ɪkˈsɛlsiˌɔr/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее тонкую, вьющуюся древесную стружку, используемую в основном для упаковки, набивки или амортизации хрупких предметов.

A noun referring to thin, curly wood shavings used primarily for packing, stuffing, or cushioning fragile items.

uncountable

  1. Packing materialB2formal

    Thin, curly wood shavings used for packing fragile items or stuffing cushions.

    ruДревесная стружка

    • The fragile vase was packed in excelsior to prevent breakage.
    • Excelsior is often used as a lightweight stuffing for furniture.
    • They used excelsior to fill the gaps in the shipping crate.

    Synonymswood shavings