Meaning of cushion

Definition of cushion

(noun) a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks"
the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
(verb) protect from impact; "cushion the blow"

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