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cushion
cushion
/ˈkʊʃən/
noun
(
)
A mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
(
shock
,
cushion
,
shock absorber
)
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
The old car needed a new set of shocks
the old car needed a new set of shocks
A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
(
cushion
)
a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
The cushions on the sofa were so comfortable I almost fell asleep
The cushions on the sofa were so comfortable I almost fell asleep
The layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
(
cushion
)
the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
verb
(
)
Protect from impact
(
buffer
,
soften
,
cushion
)
protect from impact
Cushion the blow
cushion the blow
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