intransitive verb
Definition: To walk quietly or softly, often without making much noise.
Example: The cat padded softly across the room.
noun
Definition: A soft or flexible surface used for support or protection, often found in various forms like a cushion, a pad for writing, or a base for something like a helipad.
Example: She wrote her notes on a pad of paper during the lecture.
transitive verb
Definition: To fill or cover something with soft material, or to add extra information to something, often to make it seem larger or more important.
Example: She decided to pad the envelope with bubble wrap to protect the contents.