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fill
(1) In a graphics program, to apply color to a graphics object such as a rectangle, circle or polygon. In a paint program, the fill function is depicted as a paint bucket icon. It is used to "paint" objects or the entire canvas.

(2) In a spreadsheet, to enter common or repetitive values into a group of cells.
fill
Building material such as gravel, stones, etc., used to bring an area of ground up to a required level

fill [fil]
(civil engineering)
Earth used for embankments or as backfill.
(mining engineering)

fill
1. Soil, crushed stone, or waste materials, used to raise an existing grade or as a man-made deposit.
2. The depth or the volume of such material so added.
3. A cementitious material such as concrete or terrazzo, which is placed over a metal substructure to provide the wearing surface of a tread or platform.
4. Aggregate placed on a roof decking, 2 to form the appropriate design slope.


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Out director Bryan Singer, who carries the clout of two X'Men movies and the upcoming Superman Returns, has signed on, filling shoes previously tried on by Gus Van Sant and Oliver Stone.
And he mentions filling shoes, and I've said before, he leaves very big shoes to fill, and I only wear a size 6.
FILLING SHOES Although the Angels lost second baseman Randy Velarde for the season with an elbow injury, veteran newcomer Luis Alicea has filled the void well with similar offensive production.
 
 
 
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