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Definition of Cushion
1. Verb. Protect from impact. "Cushion the blow"
2. Noun. A mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses. "The old car needed a new set of shocks"
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.
4. Noun. A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc..
Generic synonyms: Cushioning, Padding
Derivative terms: Cushiony
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
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