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cushion
('k/U//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    shock, shock absorber
    source: wordnet30
  • the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • A case or bag stuffed with some soft and elastic material, and used to sit or recline upon; a soft pillow or pad.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • protect from impact(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Cushion the blow.
    Synonym:
    buffer, soften
    source: wordnet30
  • To seat or place on, or as on a cushion.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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