Dictionary Check: cushion

"cushion" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

noun

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

Example: "the old car needed a new set of shocks"
Synonyms:
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

Example: "cushion the blow"
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