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A mass of soft material, typically used to add comfort or for protection
“I purred at the feel of the chair's cushioning, the butter-soft leather filled with memory foam, contouring to my buttocks and legs.”
Padding used to stuff cushions, furniture, or soft toys
The action of making something less extreme, intense, or violent
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to protect with an outer layer
“The aerenchyma may serve to cushion the inner seed parts.”
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to keep apart or isolate from others
Present participle for to line or pack with soft material
Present participle for to prevent or reduce the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound by surrounding or lining with a nonconducting material
Present participle for to lie half-hidden or in shelter
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