Meaning & Definition of Cushion in English
English⟶
Cushion
/kʊʃən/
noun
1. A mechanical damper
- Absorbs energy of sudden impulses
- "The old car needed a new set of shocks"
synonym:
- shock absorber,
- shock,
- cushion
2. The layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
synonym:
- cushion
3. A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
synonym:
- cushion
verb
1. Protect from impact
- "Cushion the blow"
synonym:
- cushion,
- buffer,
- soften