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wad

UK
/wɒd/
US
/wɑd/

Translations

wadnoun
wads
pl
UK
/wɒd/
US
/wɑd/
He pulled a wad of gum from under the table.
Он вытащил комок жвачки из-под стола.
The nurse removed a wad of gauze from the wound.
Медсестра удалила сгусток марли из раны.
She had a wad of cash in her purse.
У нее в сумочке была пачка наличных.
Additional translations
куча
пучок
Synonyms
roll
bunch
mass
clump
bundle
wadverb
wadded
Past Simple
wadded
Past Participle
wadding
Gerund
UK
/wɒd/
US
/wɑd/
She wadded the pillow with feathers.
Она набила подушку перьями.
He wadded the paper into a ball and threw it away.
Он смял бумагу в комок и выбросил её.
Additional translations
скатывать
Synonyms
squeeze
cram
fill
stuff
pack

Definitions

wadnoun
A small, soft mass or ball of material, such as cotton or paper, used for padding, stuffing, or wiping.
She used a wad of tissue to clean up the spill.
A bundle or roll of paper, banknotes, or other items, especially when thick or tightly packed.
He pulled out a wad of cash to pay for the car.
A lump or chunk of something, especially something soft or flexible.
The artist used a wad of clay to create the sculpture.
A plug or disk of felt, paper, or other material placed in the barrel of a firearm to keep the powder or shot properly positioned.
The hunter inserted a wad over the powder before loading the shot.
wadverb
To compress or roll into a small, tight bundle or ball.
She wadded the piece of paper and tossed it into the trash can.
To fill or line with a soft material to protect or support.
He wadded the box with newspaper to keep the fragile items safe during shipping.
To insert a plug or disk of material into the barrel of a firearm, typically over the powder charge.
They wadded the musket carefully before firing the next round.
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