(LONGMAN2000) pad | Definition: 垫 | (IELTS4000) pad | Definition: soft or small cushion; a kind of cushion for writing upon, or for blotting | | (ESS4000) paddle | Definition: A paddle is a piece of wood or plastic that moves a boat across water. | Example: →We need a paddle to help us move across the water. | | (ESS4000) spade | Definition: A spade is a tool used for digging. | Example: →The gardener used her spade to make a hole for the seed. | | (ESS4000) pad | Definition: A pad is a thick piece of soft material used to protect or clean things. | Example: →Football players wear shoulder pads to keep them safe. |