cushion

/kˈʊʃʌn/

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Definitions

Noun
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks"
Noun
the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle
Noun
a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
Verb
protect from impact; "cushion the blow"