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cushioning

UK
/ˈkʊʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʊʃ.ən.ɪŋ/

Translations

cushioningnoun
cushionings
pl
amortiMatériau ou couche destinée à absorber les chocs.
The cushioning in the running shoes helps to prevent injuries by absorbing the impact of each step.
L’amorti des chaussures de course aide à prévenir les blessures en absorbant l’impact de chaque pas.
Additional translations
rembourrageSens plus général pour une couche souple servant à réduire la pression ou les chocs.
Synonyms
softening
padding
support
protection
buffering
cushioninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkʊʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʊʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that provides a cushioning effect.
amortissantSe dit d’un élément ou d’une couche qui absorbe les chocs.
A special cushioning layer protects the phone from drops.
Une couche amortissante spéciale protège le téléphone des chutes.
Synonyms
shock-absorbing
buffering
dampening
spongy
resilient
padded
cushioned
softening
padding
protective
cushionverb

cushioning

Gerund

cushioned
Past Simple
cushioned
Past Participle
cushioning
Gerund
UK
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/
US
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/
The airbags are designed to cushion the passengers during a collision.
Les airbags sont conçus pour amortir les passagers lors d’une collision.
atténuerPour un effet négatif, économique ou social.
The government introduced measures to cushion the economic impact of the pandemic.
Le gouvernement a introduit des mesures pour atténuer l’impact économique de la pandémie.
Synonyms
buffer
soften
shield
protect
absorb

Definitions

cushioningnoun
A material or substance used to provide comfort or protection by absorbing shock or reducing impact.
The cushioning in the running shoes helps to prevent injuries by absorbing the impact of each step.
The act or process of providing a soft or protective layer to reduce impact or pressure.
The cushioning of the seats made the long bus ride much more comfortable.
cushioninggerund / present participle
Serving to cushion; acting to absorb shock or reduce impact.
A special cushioning layer protects the phone from drops.
cushionverb
To soften the effect of an impact or blow.
The airbags are designed to cushion the passengers during a collision.
To mitigate or lessen the adverse effects of something.
The government introduced measures to cushion the economic impact of the pandemic.
To provide support or protection against pressure or shock.
The thick carpet cushioned his fall, preventing any injury.
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