stuffing

• Mezcla de ingredientes, como pan rallado, hierbas y verduras, que se usa para rellenar la cavidad de aves, verduras u otros alimentos antes de cocinarlos.

A mixture of ingredients, such as breadcrumbs, herbs, and vegetables, used to fill the cavity of poultry, vegetables, or other foods before cooking.

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1. Food fillingB1formalculinary

   A mixture of ingredients, such as bread, herbs, and spices, used to fill poultry, vegetables, or other dishes before cooking.

   Relleno alimentario

   • She prepared a traditional herb stuffing for the Thanksgiving turkey.
   • The stuffing was made with sausage, onions, and sage.
   • He added chestnuts to the stuffing for extra flavor.

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2. Material for fillingB1formal

   Soft material used to fill cushions, pillows, toys, or furniture.

   Relleno

   • The pillow's stuffing is made of synthetic fiber.
   • The teddy bear lost some of its stuffing over time.
   • They used foam stuffing for the sofa cushions.

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• Verbo que designa la acción de llenar algo de manera apretada o completa, o de meter algo a la fuerza en un espacio.

A verb used to indicate the act of filling something tightly or completely, or to push something into a space.

1. Fill tightlyA2informal

   To fill a container or space with something, often tightly or completely.

   rellenar (apretadamente)

   • She stuffed the suitcase with clothes.
   • He stuffed the turkey with herbs and breadcrumbs.
   • The kids stuffed their backpacks with snacks for the trip.

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   Antónimosemptyunloadunpack

2. Push or insertA2informal

   To push something quickly or carelessly into a space.

   Meter o introducir algo de prisa

   • He stuffed the letter into his pocket.
   • She stuffed the papers into her bag without looking.
   • They stuffed the money into a drawer.

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3. Eat greedilyB1informal

   To eat a large amount of food quickly or greedily.

   Atracarse de comida

   • He stuffed himself with pizza at the party.
   • She stuffed her face with cake at the buffet.
   • They stuffed themselves on Thanksgiving dinner.

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