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- Dictionarycushion/ˈkʊʃn/
noun
- 1. a bag of cloth stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on: "comfortable chairs and sofas piled with cushions" Similar
- 2. something providing support or protection against impact: "underlay forms a cushion between carpet and floor" Similar
verb
- 1. soften the effect of an impact on: "the bag cushions equipment from inevitable knocks" Similar Opposite
- 2. mitigate the adverse effects of: "to cushion the blow, wages and pensions were increased" Similar Opposite
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- English (US)
to make the effect or force of something softer: cushion...
- Znaczenie Cushion, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
cushion definicja: 1. a bag made of cloth, plastic, or...
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- Cushion: Korean Translation
cushion translate: 쿠션. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Cushion: Thai Translation
cushion translate: เบาะ, เครื่องกันกระแทก, ลดการกระแทก....
- Cushion: French Translation
CUSHION translate: amortir, protéger contre, coussin...
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- English (US)
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word cushion as a noun and a verb. Find synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of cushion.
A cushion is a soft pad used to sit, lie, or kneel on, or to lean against: cushions on a sofa; cushions on pews in a church. A pillow is a bag or case filled with feathers, down, or other soft material, usually to support the head: to sleep with a pillow under one's head.
Learn the meaning of cushion as a noun and a verb in English, with examples of different contexts and idioms. Find out how to pronounce cushion and see translations in other languages.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word cushion, from a fabric case filled with soft material to a verb meaning to protect or reduce something. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word frequency.
A cushion is a soft pad or bag filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, etc., used for sitting, leaning, or kneeling. It can also mean something that absorbs shock, lessens hardship, or protects from impacts.
Fabric filled with foam, feathers, or other padding material makes a cushion, which can be used to make something like a chair or sofa more comfortable. The noun cushion can also refer to anything that is used to soften an impact or absorb shocks.
