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English noun: cushion | |||
| 1. | cushion (artifact) a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses | ||
| Samples | The old car needed a new set of shocks. | ||
| Synonyms | shock, shock absorber | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | damper, muffler | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | air cushion, air spring | ||
| Part meronym | suspension, suspension system | ||
| 2. | cushion (artifact) the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bed, layer | ||
| 3. | cushion (artifact) a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cushioning, padding | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | air cushion, gaddi, hassock, head restraint, headrest, inflatable cushion, pillow, pincushion, seat cushion, throw pillow | ||
English verb: cushion | |||
| 1. | cushion (contact) protect from impact | ||
| Samples | Cushion the blow. | ||
| Synonyms | buffer, soften | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | modify | ||
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