cushion

1. n. A case or bag stuffed with some soft and elastic material, and used to sit or recline upon; a soft pillow or pad. Source: opted

2. n. Anything resembling a cushion in properties or use Source: opted

3. n. a pad on which gilders cut gold leaf Source: opted

4. n. a mass of steam in the end of the cylinder of a steam engine to receive the impact of the piston Source: opted

5. n. the elastic edge of a billiard table. Source: opted

6. n. A riotous kind of dance, formerly common at weddings; -- called also cushion dance. Source: opted

7. v. t. To seat or place on, or as on a cushion. Source: opted

8. v. t. To furnish with cushions; as, to cushion a chaise. Source: opted

9. v. t. To conceal or cover up, as under a cushion. Source: opted

10. n. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses Source: wordnet

11. n. the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle Source: wordnet

12. n. a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. Source: wordnet

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