polyfill

== English == === Etymology 1 === Blend of polyester +‎ fill. ==== Noun ==== polyfill (uncountable) A synthetic textile used for bulk or insulation, e.g., in stuffed animals or coats. === Etymology 2 === Blend of polygon +‎ fill. ==== Noun ==== polyfill (uncountable) (computer graphics) An algorithm to fill a polygon with a particular color. === Etymology 3 === Named with reference to the spackling paste Polyfilla. ==== Noun ==== polyfill (plural polyfills) (web development) A plugin that provides the functionality of newer browsers to older versions. Hypernym: shim ===== Translations ===== ==== Verb ==== polyfill (third-person singular simple present polyfills, present participle polyfilling, simple past and past participle polyfilled) (web development, transitive, intransitive) To create or apply a polyfill.