Definition of WADDING

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the last step is to fill the pillow with wadding and stitch it closed

Recent Examples on the Web Investigators found wadding and pellets typically found in 12-gauge shotgun shells. — Crystal Hill, Indianapolis Star, "The Jill Behrman murder case and John Myers conviction, explained," 1 Oct. 2019 The paper wadding was similar to a shop paper towel and was used as filler to hold the bomb components in their place, FBI officials said. — Mike Glenn, Houston Chronicle, "Brookshire woman admits targeting Obama in failed bomb plot," 5 July 2019 In addition to pyrotechnics, buckshot and smokeless powder, the box mailed to Obama contained several suspicious items, including a cell phone, matches, paper wadding, hobby fuse, plastics sacks and sandpaper. — Mike Glenn, Houston Chronicle, "Brookshire woman admits targeting Obama in failed bomb plot," 5 July 2019 Bjarnason is playing on with plenty of bloody wadding jammed up his nose. — Victor Mather, New York Times, "Croatia Crushes Iceland’s World Cup Dream," 27 June 2018 Using materials taken from construction rather than closets (at a guess: insulation, cotton wadding, rug liners, paper bags and wallpaper) Ms. Kawakubo began with a basic dress carapace in the shape of classical statuary — after the arms fell off. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, "Redefining the Female Silhouette at Comme des Garçons," 5 Mar. 2017

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