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| dressing |
stuffing for poultry or fish. [1/3 definitions] |
| pad1 |
to fill or protect by stuffing or to cover with soft material. [1/7 definitions] |
| pillow |
a soft pad filled with stuffing and used for resting the head on while sleeping. |
| stuff |
to fill with stuffing. [1/7 definitions] |
| stuffing |
Stuff that is packed or pushed into something to fill it up is called "stuffing." The material packed into a cushion or pillow is sometimes called "stuffing." When people cook a turkey or other large bird, they sometimes put a mixture of chopped vegetables and bread crumbs into it. This mixture, or something like it, is called "stuffing" or "dressing." |
| teddy bear |
a children's toy made to look like a bear. Teddy bears are filled with soft stuffing and covered with furry fabric. |
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