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| fill·er [ fíllər ] (plural fill·ers) |
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1. something that fills: somebody who or something that fills something
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2. plugging or coating substance: a substance used to plug a crack or cavity or smooth a surface
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3. substance added for bulk: a substance that is used to fill spaces or add bulk or strength to a material, e.g. sizing
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4. press broadcasting less important material: something, often relatively unimportant, added to fill space or time, e.g. in a newspaper or broadcast
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5. tobacco filling: the tobacco inside a cigar or cigarette
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6. industry padding: a material that is used to stuff something such as a quilt or toy, e.g. cotton or down
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