definition of
[cushion]

[1] #1 cushion v. [buffer, soften] protect from impact; "cushion the blow". wn

[2] #2 cushion n. [shock absorber, shock] a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks". wn

[3] #3 cushion n. the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle. wn

[4] #4 cushion n. a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.. wn