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stuffing
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ɨʃtɔfu/es·to·fo
Definition
1Soft material (such as foam, horsehair, cotton) used for stuffing seats, cushions, etc.
Usage examples
“The stuffing of this sofa is already very worn and needs to be replaced.”
“The cushion has a feather stuffing, very comfortable.”
Common combinations
sofa stuffingchair paddingupholstery foamcushion filling
Idiomatic expressions
- To show one's mettle (to reveal one's true capacity or worth)