Definition of cushion

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Cushion (n.) Anything resembling a cushion in properties or us.

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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..
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..
Cod :: Cod (n.) A pillow or cushion.
Pulvillus :: Pulvillus (n.) One of the minute cushions on the feet of certain insects.
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.
Muffler :: Muffler (n.) A cushion for terminating or softening a note made by a stringed instrument with a keyboard.
Pad :: Pad (n.) A cushionlike thickening of the skin one the under side of the toes of animals.
Stuffing :: Stuffing (n.) That which is used for filling anything; as, the stuffing of a saddle or cushion..
Sea Pincushion :: Sea pincushion () A pentagonal starfish.
Cushion :: Cushion (n.) A riotous kind of dance, formerly common at weddings; -- called also cushion dance..
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..
Fender :: Fender (v. t. & i.) Anything serving as a cushion to lessen the shock when a vessel comes in contact with another vessel or a wharf.
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cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; -- formerly used by printers for inking the form, but now superseded by the roller..
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..
Hair :: Hair (n.) Hair (human or animal) used for various purposes; as, hair for stuffing cushions..
Pad :: Pad (n.) A cushion used as a saddle without a tree or frame.
Cushion :: Cushion (v. t.) To furnish with cushions; as, to cushion a chaise..
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..
Cushion :: Cushion (v. t.) To conceal or cover up, as under a cushion..
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..
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