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cushions

UK
/ˈkʊʃ.ənz/
US
/ˈkʊʃ.ənz/

Translations

cushionnoun

cushions

pl

cushions
pl
UK
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/
US
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/
She placed a cushion on the chair for extra comfort.
Она положила подушку на стул для дополнительного комфорта.
The car's suspension system includes a cushion to absorb shocks.
Подвеска автомобиля включает амортизатор для поглощения ударов.
Additional translations
матрасик
прокладка
подкладка
Synonyms
pad
softener
buffer
support
bolster
pillow
cushionverb

cushions

cushioned
Past Simple
cushioned
Past Participle
cushioning
Gerund
UK
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/
US
/ˈkʊʃ.ən/
The thick carpet cushioned the fall.
Толстый ковер смягчил падение.
Additional translations
подбить
Synonyms
absorb
shield
protect
buffer
soften

Definitions

cushionnoun
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.
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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