cushion meaning and definition

CUSHION noun

Definition of cushion (noun)

1. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
   • "the old car needed a new set of shocks"
   • synonyms: shock, shock absorber
2. the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
3. a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.

CUSHION verb

Definition of cushion (verb)

1. protect from impact
   • "cushion the blow"
   • synonyms: buffer, soften