Definition of cushion

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Cushion (n.) a mass of steam in the end of the cylinder of a steam engine to receive the impact of the pisto.

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Pad :: Pad (n.) A cushionlike thickening of the skin one the under side of the toes of animals.
Fetlock :: Fetlock (n.) The cushionlike projection, bearing a tuft of long hair, on the back side of the leg above the hoof of the horse and similar animals. Also, the joint of the limb at this point (between the great pastern bone and the metacarpus), or the tuft of hair..
Divan :: Divan (n.) A saloon or hall where a council is held, in Oriental countries, the state reception room in places, and in the houses of the richer citizens. Cushions on the floor or on benches are ranged round the room..
Cushiony :: Cushiony (a.) Like a cushion; soft; pliable.
Easy :: Easy (v. t.) Causing ease; giving freedom from care or labor; furnishing comfort; commodious; as, easy circumstances; an easy chair or cushion..
English :: English (n.) A twist or spinning motion given to a ball in striking it that influences the direction it will take after touching a cushion or another ball.
Pulvinated :: Pulvinated (a.) Having the form of a cushion.
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A cushioned or a piece of soft wood covered with tarred canvas, placed on the trestletrees and against the mast, for the collars of the shrouds to rest on, to prevent chafing..
Tassel :: Tassel (n.) A pendent ornament, attached to the corners of cushions, to curtains, and the like, ending in a tuft of loose threads or cords..
Pad :: Pad (n.) A soft bag or cushion to relieve pressure, support a part, etc..
Cushion :: Cushion (v. t.) To conceal or cover up, as under a cushion..
Cushion :: Cushion (n.) Anything resembling a cushion in properties or us.
Bustle :: Bustle (n.) A kind of pad or cushion worn on the back below the waist, by women, to give fullness to the skirts; -- called also bishop, and tournure..
Squab :: Squab (n.) A thickly stuffed cushion; especially, one used for the seat of a sofa, couch, or chair; also, a sofa..
Dashpot :: Dashpot (n.) A pneumatic or hydraulic cushion for a falling weight, as in the valve gear of a steam engine, to prevent shock..
English :: English (v. t.) To strike (the cue ball) in such a manner as to give it in addition to its forward motion a spinning motion, that influences its direction after impact on another ball or the cushion..
Lady''s Cushion :: Lady's cushion () An herb growing in dense tufts; the thrift (Armeria vulgaris).
Sofa :: Sofa (n.) A long seat, usually with a cushioned bottom, back, and ends; -- much used as a comfortable piece of furniture..
Ball :: Ball (n.) A leather-covered cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; -- formerly used by printers for inking the form, but now superseded by the roller..
Hair :: Hair (n.) Hair (human or animal) used for various purposes; as, hair for stuffing cushions..
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