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cushioning
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/ˈkʊʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʊʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
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cushioning
noun
cushionings
pl
Translations
подкладка
The cushioning of the sofa makes it very comfortable to sit on.
Подкладка дивана делает его очень удобным для сидения.
амортизация
The cushioning in the shoes provides excellent support for running.
Амортизация в обуви обеспечивает отличную поддержку для бега.
уплотнение
The cushioning in the helmet is designed to protect the head during impact.
Уплотнение в шлеме предназначено для защиты головы при ударе.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
padding
support
protection
buffering
softening
cushioning
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈkʊʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈkʊʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that provides a cushioning effect.
Definitions
Serving to cushion; acting to absorb shock or reduce impact.
A special cushioning layer protects the phone from drops.
Synonyms
shock-absorbing
resilient
buffering
dampening
spongy
padded
cushioned
softening
padding
protective
cushion
verb
cushioning
Gerund
cushioned
Past Simple
cushioned
Past Participle
cushioning
Gerund
UK
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/
US
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/
Translations
смягчать
The thick carpet cushioned the fall.
Толстый ковер смягчил падение.
Additional translations
подбить
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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.
Synonyms
buffer
shield
absorb
soften
protect
cushion
noun
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A soft bag filled with air or a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on.
She placed a cushion on the chair to make it more comfortable.
A layer of material used to reduce shock or to protect something.
The helmet has a cushion inside to protect the head from impacts.
A financial reserve or buffer that provides protection against unforeseen expenses or losses.
The company maintained a cash cushion to handle unexpected downturns in the market.
In billiards, snooker, or similar games, the padded side or rail of the table against which the balls rebound.
The cue ball struck the cushion and bounced back toward the centre of the table.
cushion
adjective
Definitions
Designed for, relating to, or suitable for use with cushions.
She bought a cushion cover in a vibrant pattern.
Padded or equipped with a layer that cushions; having cushioning properties.
Cushion soles on the boots reduced the impact on her feet.
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