Definition of cushion

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of cushion is as below...

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

Lern More About Cushion

Squab :: Squab (n.) A thickly stuffed cushion; especially, one used for the seat of a sofa, couch, or chair; also, a sofa..
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.
Sea Pincushion :: Sea pincushion () A sea purse.
Cushion :: Cushion (n.) Anything resembling a cushion in properties or us.
Stuffing :: Stuffing (n.) That which is used for filling anything; as, the stuffing of a saddle or cushion..
Lady''s Cushion :: Lady's cushion () An herb growing in dense tufts; the thrift (Armeria vulgaris).
Sea Pincushion :: Sea pincushion () A pentagonal starfish.
Pulvillus :: Pulvillus (n.) One of the minute cushions on the feet of certain insects.
Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A cushioned or a piece part of a saddle.
Cod :: Cod (n.) A pillow or cushion.
Pad :: Pad (n.) A soft, or small, cushion; a mass of anything soft; stuffing..
Cushion :: Cushion (n.) the elastic edge of a billiard table.
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cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; -- formerly used by printers for inking the form, but now superseded by the roller..
Divan :: Divan (n.) A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch; especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable..
Kneeler :: Kneeler (n.) A cushion or stool to kneel on.
Cushion :: Cushion (n.) A riotous kind of dance, formerly common at weddings; -- called also cushion dance..
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..
Dashpot :: Dashpot (n.) A pneumatic or hydraulic cushion for a falling weight, as in the valve gear of a steam engine, to prevent shock..
Cushion :: Cushion (v. t.) To conceal or cover up, as under a cushion..
Pad :: Pad (n.) A cushion used as a saddle without a tree or frame.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us