ALL meanings of cushion
cush·ion
C c - noun cushion protection 1
- transitive verb cushion soften words 1
- noun cushion A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting one's head on etc. 0
- noun cushion Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact. 0
- noun cushion (figuratively) a sufficient quantity of an intangible object (like points or minutes) to allow for some of those points, for example, to be lost without hurting one's chances for successfully completing an objective. 0
- noun cushion (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A riotous dance, formerly common at weddings. 0
- verb cushion To furnish with cushions. 0
- verb cushion To seat or place on, or as on a cushion. 0
- verb cushion To absorb or deaden the impact of. 0
- verb cushion To conceal or cover up, as under a cushion. 0