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batting

/ˈbætɪŋ/

Meanings
noun
Cotton, wool, silk or synthetic material used to stuff the inside of a mattress, quilt etc.

Examples :

"The quilt was so warm and fluffy because it was filled with thick cotton batting. "
material

Related Words

Illustration mattress

mattress noun

/ˈmætɹɪs/

A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

"My back pain was getting worse, so I bought a new mattress. "

Illustration baseball

baseball noun

/ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɑl/

A sport common in North America, the Caribbean, and Japan, in which the object is to strike a ball so that one of a nine-person team can run counter-clockwise among four bases, resulting in the scoring of a run. The team with the most runs after termination of play, usually nine innings, wins.

"My brother loves baseball, and he practices hitting every day after school. "

Illustration figuratively

figuratively adverb

/ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/ /ˈfɪɡərətɪvli/

(manner) In a figurative manner.

""The teacher said the student's idea was figuratively a gold mine, meaning it was very valuable and full of potential, but not actually made of gold." "

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material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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satisfying verb

/ˈsætɪsˌfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈsætɪsˌfaɪŋ/

To do enough for; to meet the needs of; to fulfill the wishes or requirements of.

"Paying my bills on time is satisfying. "

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improving verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvɪŋ/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

Illustration softball

softball noun

/ˈsɔftˌbɔl/ /ˈsɑftˌbɔl/

A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.

"My sister and I played softball in the park after school. "

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butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

Illustration eyelashes

eyelashes noun

/ˈaɪˌlæʃɪz/

One of the hairs which grow along the edge of eyelids

"Her long, dark eyelashes framed her eyes beautifully. "

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applying verb

/əˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

"to apply cream to a rash"

Illustration synthetic

synthetic noun

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

A synthetic compound.

"The scientist studied the properties of the synthetic fiber. "

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fielding verb

/ˈfiːldɪŋ/ /ˈfiːldɪŋɡ/

To intercept or catch (a ball) and play it.

"The shortstop was quick, fielding the ground ball cleanly and throwing it to first base for the out. "