polyfill
A synthetic textile used for bulk or insulation, e.g., in stuffed animals or coatsA synthetic textile used for bulk or insulation, e.g., in stuffed animals or coats.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)A synthetic textile used for bulk or insulation, e.g., in stuffed animals or coats.
(uncountable)An algorithm to fill a polygon with a particular color.
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Origin
Blend of polyester + fill. Blend of polygon + fill. Named with reference to the spacklinBlend of polyester + fill.
Blend of polygon + fill.
Named with reference to the spackling paste Polyfilla.
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Forms
plural: polyfills| Singular | polyfill |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable