Padding: meaning, definitions and examples

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padding

 

[ หˆpรฆdษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in coding

Padding is extra space added to an element to increase the distance between the content and the border. It is commonly used in CSS to control the spacing inside an element.

Synonyms

margin, offset, spacing

Examples of usage

  • Make sure to add padding to your div elements for better spacing.
  • The padding property in CSS allows you to specify the amount of padding around an element.
Context #2 | Noun

in sports

Padding refers to protective equipment worn by athletes to prevent injuries. It is commonly used in sports such as American football, hockey, and rugby.

Synonyms

body armor, cushioning, protective gear

Examples of usage

  • The football player wore shoulder pads for extra padding during the game.
  • Make sure to wear proper padding when playing contact sports.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To pad means to add extra material or substance to something. It can also refer to filling or lining with soft material.

Synonyms

fill, line, stuff

Examples of usage

  • She padded the box with bubble wrap to protect the fragile items inside.
  • The chair was padded for extra comfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "padding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น preenchimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฆเฅเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Polsterung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyisipan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัั‚ัƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wypeล‚nienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rembourrage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ relleno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolgu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒจ๋”ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุดูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vycpรกvka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝplลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅกซๅ……

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polnjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fylling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ•แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doldurma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ relleno

Etymology

The word 'padding' originated from the Middle English word 'padde' which meant 'a mattress or cushion'. Over time, it evolved to refer to extra material added for protection or comfort. In the context of coding, padding became a term used to describe the space around an element. The use of padding in sports equipment dates back to early forms of protective gear worn by athletes.

See also: iPad, pad, padded, Paddy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,526, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.