Pad (Wordhole)

This is an entry for 'Pad' for the Wordhole Glossary.

Definition

1. Shortening of '(an) EtherPad', an open source online editor providing real-time collaborative editing (From etherpad.org).
2. A thick piece of soft material, typically used to protect or shape something, or to absorb liquid. (From Oxford Languages)
3. The fleshy underpart of an animal's foot or of a human finger. (From Oxford Languages)
4. Fill or cover (something) with soft material in order to protect it or its contents, make it more comfortable, or give it a particular shape. (From Oxford Languages)
5. Lengthen a speech, piece of writing, etc. with unnecessary material. (From Oxford Languages)

Application (as used by us)

We often use EtherPads for collaborative work, note taking and documenting purposes. With 'a pad', we refer to any one pad. Never is 'pad' used in reference to the software EtherPad itself.

Application (other contexts)

The word 'pad' has seen multifunctional use, both as a verb and a noun, for centuries. The reference to 'EtherPad' is only more recent, with the software being launched in 2008.

In context

• 'Do we have a Pad of the Day?'
• 'Don't pad out your answer to make it seem impressive' (From Oxford Languages)

Images and links

• EtherPad website: https://etherpad.org/
• Main wiki entry on EtherPad: https://pzwiki.wdka.nl/mediadesign/Etherpad
• Wiki entry on the EtherPatches project: https://pzwiki.wdka.nl/mediadesign/EtherPatches

See also

Pad of the Day