cushion
English Thesaurus
1. a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | cushioning, padding, |
| definition | : | artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | gaddi, |
| definition | : | a cushion on a throne for a prince in India (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hassock, |
| definition | : | a cushion for kneeling on (as when praying in church) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | head restraint, headrest, |
| definition | : | a cushion attached to the top of the back of an automobile's seat to prevent whiplash (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pillow, |
| definition | : | a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | pincushion, |
| definition | : | a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | seat cushion, |
| definition | : | a cushion that makes a seat more comfortable (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | throw pillow, |
| definition | : | a small cushion that is used for decorative purposes (noun.artifact) |
2. the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | bed, layer, |
| definition | : | single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance (noun.artifact) |
3. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | damper, muffler, |
| definition | : | a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | air cushion, air spring, |
| definition | : | a mechanical device using confined air to absorb the shock of motion (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | suspension, suspension system, |
| definition | : | a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle (noun.artifact) |
4. protect from impact (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | modify, |
| definition | : | make less severe or harsh or extreme (verb.change) |
5. a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. (noun.artifact)
6. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses (noun.artifact)
7. protect from impact (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | buffer, fender, |
| definition | : | a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | cushioning, padding, |
| definition | : | artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort (noun.artifact) |
8. a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. (noun.artifact)
9. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses (noun.artifact)
10. protect from impact (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | buffer, fender, |
| definition | : | a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | cushioning, padding, |
| definition | : | artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort (noun.artifact) |
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