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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Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A long pillow or cushion, used to support the head of a person lying on a bed; -- generally laid under the pillows..
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.
Dashpot :: Dashpot (n.) A pneumatic or hydraulic cushion for a falling weight, as in the valve gear of a steam engine, to prevent shock..
Cushionet :: Cushionet (n.) A little cushion.
Tabouret :: Tabouret (n.) A seat without arms or back, cushioned and stuffed: a high stool; -- so called from its resemblance to a drum..
Divan :: Divan (n.) A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch; especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable..
Hair :: Hair (n.) Hair (human or animal) used for various purposes; as, hair for stuffing cushions..
Cushion :: Cushion (n.) the elastic edge of a billiard table.
Cushion :: Cushion (n.) A case or bag stuffed with some soft and elastic material, and used to sit or recline upon; a soft pillow or pad..
Pad :: Pad (n.) A kind of cushion for writing upon, or for blotting; esp., one formed of many flat sheets of writing paper, or layers of blotting paper; a block of paper..
Buffer :: Buffer (n.) A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus..
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..
Stuffing :: Stuffing (n.) That which is used for filling anything; as, the stuffing of a saddle or cushion..
Pillion :: Pillion (n.) A panel or cushion saddle; the under pad or cushion of saddle; esp., a pad or cushion put on behind a man's saddle, on which a woman may ride..
Sea Pincushion :: Sea pincushion () A sea purse.
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..
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..
Kneeler :: Kneeler (n.) A cushion or stool to kneel on.
Pad :: Pad (n.) A soft bag or cushion to relieve pressure, support a part, etc..
Pulvinated :: Pulvinated (a.) Having the form of a cushion.
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