wad
Third Person
wads
Present Participle
wadding
Past Tense
wadded
Past Participle
wadded
1
to compress or form into a lump or thick mass, often by tightly squeezing or rolling
transitive
- He wadded the tissue into a small ball before disposing of it.
- To create a makeshift cushion, he wadded some newspapers and placed them on the chair.
- She wadded up the piece of paper and tossed it into the recycling bin.
- After chewing the gum for a while, she wadded it into a small ball and disposed of it.
- He wadded the towels together and stuffed them into the suitcase for the trip.
2
to fill something with a material to provide cushioning or insulation
transitive
- The tailor wadded the jacket with soft padding to add extra insulation during cold weather.
- He wadded the toy with polyester fiberfill to make it soft and huggable.
- The seamstress wadded the pillow with down feathers for a luxurious and comfortable feel.
- The upholsterer wadded the chair cushions with foam to provide a plush seating experience.
- They wadded the fabric lining of the bag with batting to add structure and protection.