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Soft textiles used for decoration and comfort in interiors like curtains, cushions, or drapes
Plural for a bag of cloth stuffed with soft material, used as a comfortable support
“That night I sat in bed, cloaked in a pure white silken nightgown and sitting upon the layers of bedspreads which made a soft cushion for me.”
Plural for something that serves as a protective insulation or barrier
“The baby is well protected by a cushion of fluid in the womb and by the mom's abdomen.”
Plural for something providing support or protection against impact
“Emergency funds serve as a cushion against job loss or sudden catastrophic expenses.”
Plural for a soft pad used on a bed or cushion for sleeping or resting
Plural for a mass or lump of a soft material, used for padding, stuffing, or wiping
To soften the effect of an impact on
“They avoid night riding and always use helmets, leather jackets, and knee and elbow pads to cushion the impact of a fall.”
To protect with an outer layer
“The aerenchyma may serve to cushion the inner seed parts.”
To support or prop up by being rested on
“Once in a while, his beard would cushion his chin on the table, but soon a maiden would come to fill his stein with water or, with glee, roll a hot potato down his back.”
To fit padding, stuffing, springs, webbing and fabric covering to (furniture)
To pad or line with material
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