filling (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “filling”

1. makes you feel full and satisfied when eaten
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   After the large bowl of hearty stew, I felt very satisfied; it was a filling dish.

noun “filling”

1. material put into a space to make it full
   The hole in the wall was patched up with a quick-drying filling.
2. the mixture inside pastries like pies
   My favorite part of the apple pie is the sweet and spicy cinnamon filling.
3. substance used to repair a hole in a tooth
   The dentist told me that the filling in my molar should last for many years.
4. threads that cross over and under the warp threads in cloth
   The silk filling in the fabric gave the dress a luxurious feel and drape.
5. liquid added to ale during production for purification
   The brewer added the filling to the barrels to ensure the ale was clear and pure for drinking.