Filling vs. Stuffing

Fillingadjective

Of food, that satisfies the appetite by filling the stomach

Fillingnoun

Anything that is used to fill something.

Fillingnoun

The contents of a pie, etc.

Fillingnoun

(dentistry) Any material used to fill a cavity in a tooth or the result of using such material.

Fillingnoun

The woof in woven fabrics.

Fillingnoun

Prepared wort added to ale to cleanse it.

Fillingnoun

(Protestantism) A religious experience attributed to the Holy Ghost "filling" a believer.

Fillingverb

present participle of fill

Fillingnoun

That which is used to fill a cavity or any empty space, or to supply a deficiency; as, filling for a cavity in a tooth, a depression in a roadbed, the space between exterior and interior walls of masonry, the pores of open-grained wood, the space between the outer and inner planks of a vessel, etc.

Fillingnoun

The woof in woven fabrics.

Fillingnoun

Prepared wort added to ale to cleanse it.

Fillingnoun

any material that fills a space or container;

Fillingnoun

flow into something (as a container)

Fillingnoun

(dentistry) a dental appliance consisting of any of various substances (as metal or plastic) inserted into a prepared cavity in a tooth;

Fillingnoun

a food mixture used to fill pastry or sandwiches etc.

Fillingnoun

the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving

Fillingnoun

the act of filling something

Fillingnoun

a quantity of soft material that fills or is used to fill something

Fillingnoun

a piece of metal or other material used to fill a cavity in a tooth

Fillingnoun

an edible substance placed between the layers of a sandwich, cake, or other foodstuff

Fillingnoun

another term for weft

Fillingadjective

(of food) leaving one with a pleasantly satiated feeling

Stuffingverb

present participle of stuff

Stuffingnoun

The matter used to stuff hollow objects such as pillows and saddles.

Stuffingnoun

Any of many food items used to stuff another.

Stuffingnoun

A mixture of oil and tallow used in softening and dressing leather.

Stuffingnoun

(internet) The insertion of many copies of a word into a web page in an attempt to increase its search engine ranking.

Stuffingnoun

A tax loophole whereby a corporation acquires property that will result in a loss of revenue, purely in order to reduce its tax liability.

Stuffingnoun

That which is used for filling anything; as, the stuffing of a saddle or cushion.

Stuffingnoun

Any seasoning preparation used to stuff meat; especially, a composition of bread, condiments, spices, etc.; forcemeat; dressing.

Stuffingnoun

A mixture of oil and tallow used in softening and dressing leather.

Stuffingnoun

a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

Stuffingnoun

padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture

Stuffingnoun

a mixture used to stuff poultry or meat before cooking

Stuffingnoun

padding used to stuff cushions, furniture, or soft toys

Stuffingnoun

a heavy defeat in sport.

Stuffing

Stuffing, filling, or dressing is an edible mixture, often composed of herbs and a starch such as bread, used to fill a cavity in the preparation of another food item. Many foods may be stuffed, including poultry, seafood, and vegetables.