1. soft material used for padding, stuffing, or packing
2. a plug of soft material used to hold gunpowder and shot in place in a gun barrel
Usage: firearms

Examples

• The quilt was filled with cotton wadding for warmth.
• She used polyester wadding to stuff the pillow.
• The antique chair needed new wadding in its cushions.
• Cotton wadding is commonly used in craft projects.
• The hunter inserted wadding into the musket barrel.
• Synthetic wadding is often preferred for outdoor gear.