wad
Definition
1.- An amorphous, compact mass. 2.- A substantial pile (normally of money). 3.- A soft plug or seal, particularly as used between the powder and pellets in a shotgun cartridge, or earlier on the charge of a muzzleloader or cannon.
Pronunciation
/wɑd/
Explanation
1.- Our cat loves to play with a small wad of paper. 2.- With a wad of cash like that, she should not have been walking round Manhattan.
Details
- Category: Food and related words
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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