wad

/wæd/

Definitions

1. noun

A small bundle or mass of something, typically tightly packed or compressed.

“She applied a wad of sticky tape to hold the broken vase together.”

2. verb

To compress or pack something tightly, especially into a small space.

“He waded through the snow, trying to reach the buried car.”

3. verb

To move through water or a liquid, especially with difficulty or slowly.

“The ship waded through the stormy waters, struggling to stay afloat.”

Synonyms

  • bundle
  • mass

Antonyms

  • disperse
  • sprawl