Padding does not mean walking in the standard sense of ordinary human locomotion, though it can describe a specific type of movement. The verb "to pad" can mean to walk with soft, steady, muffled steps—similar to how a cat or barefoot person walks quietly across a floor. However, general walking involves normal strides and heel-to-toe movement. When used in everyday conversation, padding typically refers to adding protective layers, filling cushions, or artificially lengthening written content rather than physical walking.
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