pad
(noun)
pad (noun) — A lightweight mat used by backpackers while sleeping.
A lightweight mat used by backpackers while sleeping. This mat (used in conjunction with a sleeping bag) offers insulation from the ground, slowing the loss of body heat. Its padding (typically air) also makes sleep more comfortable.
Example
He unrolled his sleeping pad and set up his tent for the night.
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What is pad?
A lightweight mat used by backpackers while sleeping. This mat (used in conjunction with a sleeping bag) offers insulation from the ground, slowing the loss of body heat. Its padding (typically air) also makes sleep more comfortable.
How do you use "pad" in a sentence?
He unrolled his sleeping pad and set up his tent for the night.
What is another word for pad?
Common synonyms for pad include roll mat, sleeping mat, sleeping pad, thermal pad, and camping pad.
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