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cushion
noun
(cush-ion)
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
Synonyms:
shock
, shock absorber,
cushion
verb
(cush-ion)
protect from impact
Synonyms:
buffer
,
soften
,
Examples:
Cushion the blow.
cushion
noun
(cush-ion)
a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
cushion
noun
(cush-ion)
the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
Words Related to
cushion
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buffer
,
shock absorber
,
soften
,
shock
,
padding
,
margin
,
absorb
,
recover
,
reserve
,
offset
,
counteract
,
pad
,
amortize
,
compensate
,
relax
,
pillow
,
mitigate
,
ease
,
protection
,
protect
,
damping
,
relieve
,
counter
,
alleviate
,
lessen
,
base
,
mattress
,
minimize
,
seat
,
assuage
,
damper
,
foundation
,
seating
,
depreciate
,
dampen
,
allay
,
ameliorate
,
defuse
,
mitigating
,
bag
,
attenuate
,
dampening
,
subsidize
,
layer
,
absorber
,
reduce
,
mat
,
touchpad
,
quench
,
catch
,
temper
,
donut
,
moderate
,
bearing
,
beach
,
dim
,
dilute
,
reservation
,
footrest
,
backrest
,
comfort
,
cushionet
,
throw pillow
,
lead
,
upholster
,
seat cushion
,
pulvinate
,
bed cover
,
hospital corner
,
headroom
,
spurt
,
advantage
,
brace
,
insole
,
wash leather
,
sofa
,
zabuton
,
footcloth
,
lounge chair
,
mattress pad
,
pillow lace
,
wing chair
,
innersole
,
bedquilt
,
upholstery
,
edge
,
bedless
,
air mattress
,
camp bed
,
slipcover
,
recliner
,
rebound
,
couch
,
afoam
,
futon
,
piece of furniture
,
murphy bed
,
shelter tent
,
foam
,
bedtick
,
cushion
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