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wad

UK
/wɒd/
US
/wɑd/

Traduzioni

wadnoun
wads
pl
UK
/wɒd/
US
/wɑd/
boulettePetite masse souple, souvent de papier, de coton ou d’un matériau similaire.
She used a wad of tissue to clean up the spill.
Elle a utilisé une boulette de papier pour nettoyer la tache.
bourreEn armurerie : morceau de feutre, de papier ou de matière similaire placé dans le canon.
The hunter inserted a wad over the powder before loading the shot.
Le chasseur a inséré une bourre sur la poudre avant de charger le plomb.
liassePour une épaisse poignée de billets ou un paquet serré de feuilles.
He pulled out a wad of cash to pay for the car.
Il a sorti une liasse de billets pour payer la voiture.
Sinonimi
roll
bunch
mass
clump
bundle
wadverb
wadded
Past Simple
wadded
Past Participle
wadding
Gerund
UK
/wɒd/
US
/wɑd/
bourrerPour remplir ou garnir avec une matière souple; aussi employé en armurerie.
He wadded the box with newspaper to keep the fragile items safe during shipping.
Il a bourré la boîte de papier journal pour protéger les objets fragiles pendant l’expédition.
froisserPour former une petite boule ou une masse compacte, surtout avec du papier.
She wadded the piece of paper and tossed it into the trash can.
Elle a froissé la feuille de papier et l’a jetée à la poubelle.
Sinonimi
squeeze
cram
fill
stuff
pack

Definizioni

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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