cushion

cush·ion (ko̵os̸h′ən)

noun

a pillow or soft pad for sitting or kneeling on, or reclining against; specif., a removable one forming part of a sofa, chair, etc.
a thing like a cushion in shape, softness, or use, as a small pillow used in lace-making, padding of various sorts, etc.
a fatty or fibrous padlike part of the body
anything serving to absorb shock, as air or steam in some machines, the elastic inner rim of a billiard table, or a soft, padded insole
anything that moderates an adverse effect, relieves a distressing condition, provides comfort, etc.

Etymology: ME cuisshin < OFr coissin < ML coxinum, altered (after L coxa, hip) < Gallo-Roman *culcinum, for L culcita, cushion, quilt

transitive verb

to provide with a cushion or cushions
1. to seat or set on a cushion
2. to prop up with a cushion or cushions
to hide or suppress, as if under a cushion
to absorb (shock or noise)
to act as a cushion, as in protecting from shock or injury, moderating ill effects, relieving distress, etc. the bush cushioned his fall

Object

blow: This requires a layer of stiff foam to cushion the blow by crushing.
shoe: Cushioning, 5 out of 5, very well cushioned shoe for the high mileage runner.
header: Three minutes later, Neil almost embarrassed his keeper with a cushioned header which Ziccardi had to stretch to save.
seating: The bow deck has U shaped cushioned seating with storage lockers and solid fuel storage bunkers bellow.

Converse of object

fill: Additional feather filled scatter cushions are also available separately in two sizes.
contour: Contoured cushions that provide optimum comfort and client support.

Adjective modifier

two-goal: Any thoughts of a two-goal half-time cushion were immediately dispelled.
plump: The whole cat bed measures 20 " wide, 8 " deep and the plump inner cushion measures 12 " .
comfy: I was taken to the prince and placed me on a comfy cushion.
removable: A removable extension cushion is also available to increase the overall length of the couch for treating male or taller clients.
lumbar: Lumbar support cushions, spare PVC chair covers and additional lambswool covers are also available.
plush: Cert 12. £ 39 LXDirect.co.uk " the Simpsons " plush cushion One size.

Modifies a noun

flooring: Plastic floor tiles, cushion flooring, roofing felts, tapes, ropes, felts and blankets can also contain asbestos.
rubber: Do not fit too tightly, or the nose of the cushion rubber will be pulled down.

Noun used with modifier

scatter: Separate scatter cushions are also available, supplied with plump fiber fill pads.
whoopee: The final solution was to use the rubber from a Whoopee Cushion.
booster: Some black cabs have an integral booster cushion in the rear for older children.
balk: The player whose ball is the closest to the innermost edge of the balk cushion wins the lag.
velvet: Pieces for the home include velvet cushions, hand-painted ceramics and other gorgeous gifts.
flatulence: Q: What is a GasBGon flatulence filter seat cushion?

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