Meaning of the word wadding in English
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wadding
US /ˈwɑː.dɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɒd.ɪŋ/
Noun
1.
a soft, thick mass of material used for padding, packing, or stuffing
Example:
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The package was filled with protective wadding to prevent damage.
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She used cotton wadding to stuff the handmade doll.
2.
a small plug of soft material used to keep the charge or shot in a muzzle-loading firearm
Example:
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The hunter carefully inserted the wadding into the barrel of his rifle.
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Without proper wadding, the gunpowder would not ignite effectively.
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