cushion

• cushion

cushion

Noun

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks"

Synonyms:

• shock absorber
• shock
• cushion

Noun

the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle

Synonyms:

• cushion

Noun

a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.

Synonyms:

• cushion

Verb

protect from impact; "cushion the blow"

Synonyms:

• cushion
• buffer
• soften