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wad1
a small mass or ball of fibrous or soft material, such as cotton wool, used esp for packing or stuffing wad2 a soft dark earthy amorphous material consisting of decomposed manganese minerals: occurs in damp marshy areas wad [wäd] (mineralogy) A massive, generally soft, amorphous, earthy, dark-brown or black mineral composed principally of manganese oxides with some other minerals, and formed by decomposition of manganese minerals. Also known as black ocher; bog manganese; earthy manganese. (ordnance) A felt or cardboard pad used to secure the propellant in place in cartridges. Also known as wadding. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | No, they hold there a large, round wad of tow and cork, enveloped in the thickest and toughest of ox-hide. Brissenden went home late that night; and just as he mounted the first step of the car, he swung suddenly back on Martin and thrust into his hand a small, tightly crumpled wad of paper. Am I a cannon-ball, Stubb, said Ahab, that thou wouldst wad me that fashion? |
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