Definition of cushion

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  • cushion is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • cushion is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
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Definition of cushion

  • a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. shock
    2. shock absorber
  • protect from impact (verb)

    Examples

    1. cushion the blow

    Synonyms

    1. buffer
    2. soften
  • a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. (noun)
  • the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle (noun)

See definition of cushion in Merriam Webster