Definition of Cushion

1. Verb. Protect from impact. "Cushion the blow"

Exact synonyms: Buffer, Soften
Generic synonyms: Modify
Derivative terms: Buffer, Cushioning

2. Noun. A mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses. "The old car needed a new set of shocks"
Exact synonyms: Shock, Shock Absorber
Specialized synonyms: Air Cushion, Air Spring
Generic synonyms: Damper, Muffler
Group relationships: Suspension, Suspension System

3. Noun. The layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle.
Generic synonyms: Bed, Layer

4. Noun. A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc..

Definition of Cushion

1. n. A case or bag stuffed with some soft and elastic material, and used to sit or recline upon; a soft pillow or pad.

2. v. t. To seat or place on, or as on a cushion.

Definition of Cushion

1. Noun. A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc. ¹

2. Noun. Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact. ¹

3. Noun. (context: sports billiards snooker pool) The lip around a table in cue sports which absorbs some of the impact of the billiard balls and bounces them back. ¹

4. Noun. (figuratively) ¹

5. Verb. to provide a soft pillow cushion ¹

6. Verb. to absorb or deaden the impact of something ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Cushion

1. to pad with soft material [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Cushion

1. A swollen floral stem on which several small flowers are borne. (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cushion

cushat doves
cushats
cushaw
cushaws
cushdie
cushdy
cushes
cushier
cushiest
cushily
cushiness
cushinesses
cushing disease
cushing syndrome
cushingoid
cushion (current term)
cushion calamint
cushion flower
cushion of epiglottis
cushioned
cushionet
cushionets
cushioning
cushionless
cushionlike
cushions
cushiony
cushoon
cushty
cushy

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