(a mass of, container filled with) soft material used to prevent damage, give comfort or improve the shape of something; the soft part of a paw
tablet of paper
Cases of word usage
1) a pad or cloth pressed on part of the body (to stop bleeding, reduce fever etc) (compress)
2) a flat pad of foam rubber, springs etc on which to sleep (mattress)
3) to make (a dirty surface) clean or bright by using a rough cloth or pad and soap etc; to look everywhere in (a place) (for a person, thing) (scour)
