COTTON BATTING

thin, pressed layers of fluffy, absorbent cotton, used for surgical dressing, quilting, etc. —5th ACC Vol 2 Glossary (Final Approval 7/12/89), Webster's New World Dictionary, Third College Edition

thin, pressed layers of fluffy, absorbent cotton, used for surgical dressing, quilting, etc.thin, pressed layers of fluffy, absorbent cotton, used for surgical dressing, quilting, etc. Used figuratively in the lecture in reference to its insulating and muffling qualities.thin, pressed layers of fluffy, absorbent cotton, used for surgical dressing, quilting, etc. Used figuratively in the lecture in reference to its insulating and muffling qualities. The communication lines have got to be wrapped up in cotton batting one way or the other. -Individuation (25 Nov. 59)