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A quantity of soft material that fills or is used to fill something
“To avoid undue pressure on the thighs, front edges of seats have extra soft filling and slope forward.”
The act of loading or filling a container, vehicle or vessel
The filling of joints in brickwork or masonry with mortar
A piece of solid material fitting tightly into a hole and blocking it up
Elements of, or inside, a larger object
Something which lies (centrally) in the interior of something else
(of food) Leaving one with a pleasantly satiated feeling
“We could do with a filling meal after all that work.”
(of food) Satisfying and sentimental in nature
Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another
Present participle for to plug or stuff a hole or empty space with something
“Our first task will be to fill all holes with the sealing compound.”
Present participle for to expand or be expanded through the act of filling
“You can fill the balloon with air by blowing into it.”
Present participle for to make or become full
“She would fill her suitcases with all of her shopping.”
Present participle for to occupy to the point of overflow
“I watch as more passengers begin to fill the train with each subsequent stop.”
(of items for sale) Present participle for to supply or stock with
“I am confident that shops will soon fill their shelves with our groundbreaking product.”
Present participle for to become an overwhelming presence in
“Not once did his lone presence fail to fill the stage, nor did his tongue get twisted on one of his many insightful rhymes.”
Present participle for to hold and perform the expected duties of (a post or role)
“Parkin has been appointed to fill the role of coach of the town's basketball team.”
Present participle for to satisfy or fulfill (a want, requirement, or need)
“For the past several years, he has turned to golf to fill his unceasing competitive desire.”
Present participle for to satisfy one's hunger
“They indulged in an epic feast to break their fast and fill their hunger.”
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