English noun: air cushion | |||
1. | air cushion (substance) the trapped air that supports a hovercraft a short distance above the water or ground | ||
Broader (hypernym) | compressed air | ||
2. | air cushion (artifact) a mechanical device using confined air to absorb the shock of motion | ||
Synonyms | air spring | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cushion, shock, shock absorber | ||
3. | air cushion (artifact) a cushion usually made of rubber or plastic that can be inflated | ||
Synonyms | inflatable cushion | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cushion | ||