Wadding Meaning in English
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Definition
Soft material, such as cotton or polyester, used inside items like quilts, pillows, or packaging to make them soft and full.
Usage & Nuances
'Wadding' is mostly used for craft, sewing, and upholstery contexts. Common collocations include 'cotton wadding', 'polyester wadding', and 'quilt wadding'. Do not confuse with 'padding' (broader, more general use). 'Wadding' is also used in firearms for a paper or felt disc, but this is less common.
Example Sentences
She put extra wadding in the pillow to make it softer.
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The quilt is filled with soft wadding.
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The toy has lost some of its wadding.
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You’ll need plenty of wadding if you’re making your own comforter.
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Some crafters prefer polyester wadding because it keeps its shape.
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A little wadding makes the packaging much safer for shipping.
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