cushion
/kˈʊʃən/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
“the old car needed a new set of shocks” - the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
- a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
verb
- protect from impact
“cushion the blow”
Synonyms for cushion
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