cushion

Définition (Anglais)Traduction en cours…

A soft bag or pad filled with material such as foam, feathers, or fiber, used for sitting, leaning, or decoration.

Étymologie

From Middle English cushin, from Old French coissin, ultimately from Latin coxa, meaning “hip.”

Collocations

Définition (Anglais)Traduction en cours…

Something that reduces the effect of a shock, difficulty, loss, or change; a protective margin or reserve.

Étymologie

From the physical sense of a soft pad that absorbs pressure or impact.

Collocations

Définition (Anglais)Traduction en cours…

The padded side of a billiards, pool, or snooker table from which balls rebound.

Étymologie

From the general noun referring to a padded or yielding surface.

Collocations

Définition (Anglais)Traduction en cours…

To protect someone or something by absorbing shock, reducing pressure, or lessening the effect of something harmful or unpleasant.

Étymologie

From the noun cushion, referring to something soft that absorbs impact.

Collocations