Definitions for "pad"
PADs are hardware devices that allow simple devices (usually data terminals not optimized for packet switching) to use a packet switching network. PADs assemble data into transmission ready packets and disassemble the packets on arrival.
Equipment that serves an entry/exit point for X.25 networks; it assembles packets from the data waiting to be transmitted from the terminal and disassembles packets that have been received from the X.25 link. See X.25.
An interface device that buffers data sent to/from character mode devices, and assembles and disassembles the packets needed for X.25 operation.
Keywords:  zoomable, multiscale, aui, tcl, arpa
Software which provides a virtual infinite extent, infinitely zoomable work surface, being developed under an ARPA grant at the University of New Mexico. Its multiscale interface, allowing interaction at many scales, is expected to allow the visualization of large scale information structures, and the organization of large and complex work activities. It is integrated with the Tcl/Tk prototyping environment and is being used as the development platform for the University of Michigan's Advanced User Interface ( AUI).
Dirt platform upon which a house is constructed.
a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched
A switch or control on a input channel used to attenuate (reduce) the input signal to prevent overloading the amplifier circuit.
Slang for transponder channel attenuation. It is an electronic device that adds electrical resistance to a circuit to protect a transponder from signals that are too strong.
a voltage attenuator
Peripheral Artery Disease. Damage or narrowing to the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart toyour arms, legs or organs.
Peripheral Arterial Disease. A disease of the arteries beyond the heart, that usually affects the blood supply to the legs and that results from clogged arteries. It is usually a sign that there is atherosclerotic disease elsewhere in the body such as the brain, heart or kidneys.
Peripheral Arterial Disease. A common disorder that occurs in the artery segments of the circulatory system (legs, pelvis, neck brain). The artery wall linings slowly become narrowed and rough clots formed due to built up cholesterol or plaque. It has major implications on a patient's life due to association with blockages in the heart and brain with potential for death from heart attack and stroke.
Keywords:  dummy, unused, blank, zeros, fill
To fill unused positions in a field or character string with dummy data, usually zeros or blanks.
a one or more pieces of paper loosely bound together but from which individual pieces may be easily removed from the top, with the pages either already written on, or else blank so that someone can write whatever they want on them
To fill the unused portion of a field with dummy data.
To travel upon foot; to tread.
A soft, or small, cushion; a mass of anything soft; stuffing.
A kind of cushion for writing upon, or for blotting; esp., one formed of many flat sheets of writing paper, or layers of blotting paper; a block of paper.
A conductive area on a PCB onto which a component leg is soldered.
This is a device meant to cause loss in a circuit.
A pad or land is the end of a circuit line or trace. A circuit feature designed to allow for component attachment (typically soldering), such as surface mount lands (usually rectangular) or lands surrounding plated through holes (usually circular). Typically, the pad or land is significantly wider than the rest of the circuit trace in order to approximately match the width of the component lead that will be attached to it.
Keywords:  democracy, alliance, people
People s Alliance for Democracy
Peoples Alliance for Democracy
A corrugated sheet used as a seperator, or used in the container as extra protection.
In packaging, a corrugated or solid fibreboard sheet or other authorized material used for extra protection or for separating tiers or layers of articles when packed for shipment.
a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
Keywords:  rob, fox, highwayman, footpad, robber
A footpath; a road.
A robber that infests the road on foot; a highwayman; -- usually called a footpad.
The act of robbing on the highway.
Keywords:  lily, floats, concrete, underlay, slab
A floating leaf of a water lily or similar plant.
(1) Concrete slab. (2) Carpet underlay, padding.
the large floating leaf of an aquatic plant (as the water lily)
The friction material in a disc brake.
See brake pad.
A common term for a brake friction material for disc brakes. Self-Energizing Brake - A brake design in which the brake shoes utilize the rotational force of the drum and hydraulic pressure to stop the drum.
Keywords:  stuff, voodoopad, bra, furnish, stick
To stuff; to furnish with a pad or padding.
line or stuff with soft material; "pad a bra"
Another word for "VoodooPad Document". This was used way back for version 1.x, but the preferred term for the stuff you stick all your pages and items in is "Document".
Keywords:  bribe, police, officers, sum, paid
A sum of money paid as a bribe to police officers, shared among them;
the list of such officers receiving such a bribe.
To travel heavily or slowly.
To wear a path by walking.
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud; "Mules plodded in a circle around a grindstone"
An area of metalization on a substrate used for probing or to connect to a via, plated through-hole, or an external interconnect.
Metallized area of the board for connection and attachment of electronic components.
A metallised area on the surface of an active substrate as an integral portion of the conductive interconnection pattern to which bonds or test probes may be applied.
"imbottitura; protezione imbottita; gambale, parastinchi"
"Participation At Distance" (remote participation). An FPH project. http://funredes.org/mistica/english/cyberlibrary/methodology/eng_pad_01.html
Keywords:  gamepad, abrv
abrv. "gamepad"
Keywords:  parton, tampon, dolly, sponge, rubber
a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
A moulded silicone rubber profile used to transfer the image from the plate to the component. Also called Tampon, Dolly (as in Parton), rubber, sponge, ink transfer pad, silicone pad, bomb, t?t.
Pendapatan Asli Daerah. Locally raised revenue of the - daerah-governments
Keywords:  mordant, imbue, uniformly, cloth
To imbue uniformly with a mordant; as, to pad cloth.
(vocative form of PADMA) literally means "lotus." It is the symbol of spiritual unfolding whereby the Mani is finally reached. see OM MANI PADME HUM
Keywords:  telemate, keypad, definition
Telemate Keypad Definition
PAD stands for Planning and Analyzing Data Warehouse
The part of a node that exchanges image content. The place where image "pipes" are used to connect the various operations in the composition. input pad consumes image data, might also be seen as an image parameter to the operation. output pad a place where data can be requested, multiple input pads can reference the same output pad.
PAD is the Portable Application Description, and it helps authors provide product descriptions and specifications to online sources in a standard way, using a standard data format that will allow webmasters and program librarians to automate program listings. PAD saves time for both authors and webmasters. For more, see the PAD FAQ.
An area within a parking lot or intermodal terminal designated for a particular type of container or trailer, such as loaded outbound.
An X.25 PAD. A hardware-and-software device, sometimes inside a PC, that provides users access to an X.25 network. CCITT Recommendations X.3, X.28, and X.29 define the PAD parameters, terminal-to-PA ... more
A freestanding building site within or adjacent to a shopping center. Examples of pads include gas stations, restaurants or banks. Also called an 'Outlot'. EXAMPLE: See example for 'Outlot'.
The pack of veneers made up prior to fretsawing to 20 or more leaves thick, containing the different veneers that will interleave with each other when cut to shape. The pad has the design glued on the top and a waste veneer on the bottom to prevent any breaking up of the bottom layer.
Pre-Authorized Debit
See: Preauthorized electronic debits Source
A measure for fish; as, sixty mackerel go to a pad; a basket of soles.
Tough, shock-absorbing projections on the underside of the feet. Soles.
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Abbreviated form of padding mangle or padding. Note.. It is often used in conjunction with other process terms to describe sequential operations in dyeing or finishing. e.g., pad-bake, pad-batch, pad-dry, and pad-steam. It is occasionally used also to describe processes carried out on a padding mangle as opposed to batch wise treatment, e.g., pad-develop.
To lower or the device which lowers a signal level. A pad is usually a set or variable amount of change rated in dB.
A nonadjustable passive network that reduces the power level of a signal without introducing appreciable distortion.
A dwelling place, usually an apartment; one's living quarters; as, come over to my pad to watch the game.
a house or apartment
temporary living quarters
A cushionlike thickening of the skin one the under side of the toes of animals.
Keywords:  sidewall, mat, see
See sidewall pad.
(see mat)
1) A grouping of tobacco leaves (in green form) held together from natural compression due to handling or processing. 2) A portion of tobacco that has been prepared for use in making cigars by hand. The tobacco in a pad has been stemmed and will be used either as binders or wrappers. Also known as a book.
PAD returns the address of a temporary work area. PAD is defined as HERE + 128. Be careful HERE doesn't move when you are using PAD because it will move too. Immediate strings are stored at PAD. Numeric strings are built just below PAD. PAD extends up until it runs into the data stack area. " Hello" . PAD . Related Words: #K HERE SP
The volume of fluid that initiates the fracture. It is generally a viscous fluid.
Keywords:  poem, step, line
Line of a poem, or a step.
Keywords:  paced, horse, easy
An easy-paced horse; a padnag.
post acceleration detector
Post Adoption Depression
Keywords:  add, chair, seat, details
add details to
add padding to; "pad the seat of the chair"
Keywords:  lightly, trail, thus, ground, track
the ground print of a trail - thus a track may be well or lightly 'padded'
Petroleum Administration for Defense District. The United States is divided into five distinct marketing regions in which prices might differ due to variations in the supply or demand.
Keywords:  timber, deck, beam, curve, fit
A piece of timber fixed on a beam to fit the curve of the deck.
Product Assurance Directorate
Keywords:  arrival, preferred, date
Preferred Arrival Date.
Partially air dried. 20-25% moisture content. Needs further drying before use.
Keywords:  longer
To make longer.
Keywords:  mass, flat, thin
a usually thin flat mass of padding
Keywords:  land, see
See Land.