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wadding

 

[ หˆwษ’d.ษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

material use

Wadding refers to a soft material used for padding or stuffing. It's often made from cotton, polyester, or other synthetic fibers. Commonly, it is used in quilting, sewing, and in the manufacture of bedding and upholstery. Additionally, in firearms, wadding is the material placed between the powder and the projectile in a shotgun shell.

Synonyms

filling, padding, stuffing

Examples of usage

  • The quilt was made using layers of wadding for extra warmth.
  • She used wadding to stuff the cushions on the sofa.
  • The gunsmith carefully placed the wadding in the shotgun shell.
  • He bought some wadding to finish his sewing project.

Translations

Translations of the word "wadding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น almofada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฐเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Watte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bahan pengisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐั‚ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ watolina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ouate

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pamuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุดูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vatovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vatovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃ‰่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vatt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pamuk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guata

Etymology

The word 'wadding' originates from the early 15th century, traceable to the Middle English term 'waddinge', derived from the Old English 'wรฆd', meaning 'clothing' or 'fabric'. Over time, the term evolved to refer not just to fabric used for clothing but also to any soft material used for padding or filling. The historical development of wadding is closely linked to advancements in textile manufacturing and changes in how materials were used in various crafts, particularly in quilting and upholstery work. In the context of firearms, 'wadding' reflects the development of shotgun technology in the 19th century, emphasizing the practical application of this material in shooting sports. The evolution of the word reflects broader changes in society's relationship with textiles and materials in both everyday life and specialized applications.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,726, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.