Filler

Word FILLER
Character 6
Hyphenation fill er
Pronunciations /ˈfɪl.ə(ɹ)/

Definitions and meanings of "Filler"

What do we mean by filler?

One that fills, as. noun

Something added to augment weight or size or fill space. noun

A composition, especially a semisolid that hardens on drying, used to fill pores, cracks, or holes in wood, plaster, or other construction surfaces before finishing. noun

Tobacco used to form the body of a cigar. noun

A short item used to fill space in a publication. noun

Something, such as a news item, public-service message, or music, used to fill time in a radio or television presentation. noun

A sheaf of loose papers used to fill a notebook or binder. noun

An element, such as a plate, used to fill the space between two supporting members. noun

A current subsidary coin of Hungary, the hundredth part of a krona, equivalent to two tenths of a United States cent. noun

A thill-horse: same as thiller. noun

One who or that which fills; especially, a vessel or utensil for conveying a liquid into a bottle, cask, etc.; a funnel. noun

That which serves to fill up or supply a vacancy; a filling. noun

In painting, a material applied to the bare wood for the purpose of filling the grain, thus making a smooth surface for the reception of the coat of paint or varnish. Fillers may be a liquid like varnish, or a paste composed of linseed-oil and any material with a tendency to force its way into the grain of the wood, as silica, powdered glass, or ground slate. They are transparent and do not mar the beauty of the wood. noun

The tobacco which makes the body of a cigar, as distinguished from the wrapper. noun

A machine for filling bottles, cans, or bags with liquids or dry materials. noun

In horticulture, a tree that is planted in an orchard temporarily, to be removed when the trees of the regular planting and of more enduring character are well grown and occupy the land. noun

In the manufacture of plastic materials, a solid substance, such as wood fiber or mineral powders, used to give greater consistence to a viscid constituent, such as collodion or a fused resin. noun

In engineering: A longitudinal timber or other material placed between two parallel members, as a timber placed between two steel I-beams to stiffen them and to enable them to act as one beam. noun

A hollow cylindrical pipe or spool through which a bolt is passed to fasten together two parallel beams or struts. The bolt in conjunction with the filler prevents the two beams or struts from spreading apart and from moving too close together. noun

A thill horse. noun

One who fills.

Something added to fill a space or add weight or size.

Any semisolid substance used to fill gaps, cracks or pores.

A relatively inert ingredient added to modify physical characteristics.

A short article in a newspaper or magazine.

A short piece of music or an announcement between radio or TV programmes.

Any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech; filled pause.

Cut tobacco used to make up the body of a cigar.

In COBOL, the description of an unnamed part of a record that contains no data relevant to a given context (normally capitalised when in a data division).

A plant that lacks a distinctive shape and can fill inconvenient spaces around other plants in pots or gardens.

(usually in the plural) Any standing tree or standard higher than the surrounding coppice in the form of forest known as "coppice under standards".

Synonyms and Antonyms for Filler

The word "filler" in example sentences

I love love love when some unsuspecting lucky seat filler is caught on camera. ❋ Unknown (2007)

They also offer the filler from the cigars by the kilo.www. tabacalerainternational.com ❋ Unknown (2007)

Rosenberg - you are such a prig. that you could come to a partisan conclusion about democrats from this satirical holiday filler from the stranger helps explain why the Republicans won? ❋ Unknown (2006)

I am very cautious in my use of off-label filler, says Newberger. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Lorem Ipsum: all the facts about that pseudo-Latin filler text. ❋ Ray Girvan (2004)

I guess these ladies are just label filler at this point. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Do you think that a Russell Branyan or Bill Hall type might fit as a short term filler? ❋ Unknown (2009)

"When I go to a restaurant, I expect the beef I order to be beef -- not 'filler' -- and my guess is most Montanans, and Americans feel the same way," Tester said in the statement. ❋ Sam Stein (2011)

Not one piece is "filler" - every single piece in the collection was selected as the finest representation of its period and artist. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The soup smelled and tasted of fresh asparagus- very pure to the main ingredient- and the single, large ravioli in the middle contained just lobster- no "filler"- and it went so well with the soup. ❋ Tokyoastrogirl (2007)

His compositions are frequently bottom-heavy, and he's addicted to what I call "filler" - meaningless applications of paint that come about when there is no unifying painter's principle. ❋ Unknown (2009)

i think theyll be around the same, its not so much how long they run but if theyre just sticking in filler, look back at lord of the rings, all 3 hours plus if i remember but more than worth it harrison on Apr 16, 2008 ❋ Unknown (2008)

Fran, what you consider to be filler is just stuff that doesn’t happen to appeal to you. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I am very cautious in my use of off-label filler, "says Newberger. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Short fiction is great ... you can drop a story if you don't like it, it is cheaper, and it is generally not filled with ... well filler, which is found in almost all Sci Fi novels these days. ❋ Unknown (2007)

A filler is a substance that increases the volume of a product and/or fills in space. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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