pillow

pil·low (pil′ō)

noun

a cloth case filled with feathers, down, foam rubber, air, etc., used as a support, as for the head in sleeping
any object used as a headrest
anything like a pillow or cushion, as a pad on which certain laces are made
anything that supports like a pillow

Etymology: ME pylwe < OE pyle, akin to Ger pfühl < WGmc borrowing of L pulvinus, cushion

transitive verb

intransitive verb

Rare to rest the head on or as on a pillow

cushion, feather pillow, down pillow, pneumatic cushion, foam rubber cushion, bolster, pad, padding, rest, bag, support, headrest; see also cushion.

Converse of object

vibrate: We are also looking to purchase some vibrating pillows for those with impaired hearing for use in the event of fire evacuation.
tuck: Or she could just try sleeping on her side with a normal pillow tucked between her knees.
fold: Place a folded pillow under the elbow of the operated arm to support that.

Adjective modifier

removable: Removable pillow and duvet covers and mattress protectors can be washed at 60 O C, if absolutely necessary.
fluffy: If you are allergic to down or require a substantially fluffy pillow in order to sleep, you can buy a pillow in town.
V-shaped: I used to feed Curtis on the bed using a V-shaped pillow.
plump: Like making your bed with satin sheets and plump velvet pillows, then splashing on some Krazy Glue.
cervical: A. Yes, the cervical pillow uses materials that cannot effect any human tissue.
synthetic: If you suffer from allergies you may be happier with a synthetic pillow.

Modifies a noun

lava: The local pillow lava bedrock is visible in limited outcrops on many of the terrace treads.
mound: Archeologists, not really having a clue, call such sites ' pillow mounds ' and reckon they may be medieval rabbit warrens.
protector: I wondered if you can tumble dry them as the pillow protector I have takes ages to dry hanging out.
lace: The principal manufacture is of pillow lace and shoes.
pad: Placed across the abdomen the pillow pad can help with period pains.

Noun used with modifier

buckwheat: Many people have told us that when using our buckwheat pillow they awaken in the same position as when they fell asleep.
visco: This outstanding visco elastic memory foam pillow will fit completely into a standard pillow case.
inflatable: Comes complete with a cup holder, book holder and an inflatable pillow.
feather: Non feather duvets & non feather pillows, a shower mat & a bath mat are provided.
silk: After all, Muff the Bunny nestles snugly among the silk pillows, and she looks nearly as scruffy as he does.
lace: A few things to include might be lace pillows, freshly cut flowers, candles or low lighting.

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