filling

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fill·ing | \ ˈfi-liŋ

Definition of filling

1 : an act or instance of filling

2 : something used to fill a cavity, container, or depression

3 : something that completes: such as

a : the yarn interlacing the warp in a fabric also : yarn for the shuttle

b : a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches

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Examples of filling in a Sentence

a filling for a tooth pies that need more filling

Recent Examples on the Web The school is also installing water bottle filling stations in every building on campus, plus at a number of outdoor locations. — Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022 Aberdeen has become a hydrogen hub after the council put in hydrogen filling stations which refuel road sweepers and waste trucks as well as buses and cars. — Jocelyn Timperley, Wired, 9 Dec. 2021 However, the Petrol Retailers Association, which represents independent filling stations, warned that fuel supplies remain a problem and could be getting worse in places. — Pan Pylas, ajc, 2 Oct. 2021 To make filling: In bowl of stand mixer that has been fitted with whisk attachment, combine cream and powdered sugar just until sugar is incorporated. — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2021 Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, zest of 4 lemons, crème fraîche and basil. — Eleanore Park, WSJ, 21 Dec. 2021 To make the filling, sift together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder. — CNN, 20 Dec. 2021 To make the filling: In a medium bowl combine the chocolate, sugar and cinnamon. — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Nov. 2021 Make the filling: In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together ¼ cup cold tap water and the gelatin. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2021

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