Word Meaning

cushion definition and meaning

n. A case or bag stuffed with some soft and elastic material, and used to sit or recline upon; a soft pillow or pad.
n. Anything resembling a cushion in properties or use
n. a pad on which gilders cut gold leaf
n. a mass of steam in the end of the cylinder of a steam engine to receive the impact of the piston
n. the elastic edge of a billiard table.
n. A riotous kind of dance, formerly common at weddings; -- called also cushion dance.
v. t. To seat or place on, or as on a cushion.
v. t. To furnish with cushions; as, to cushion a chaise.
v. t. To conceal or cover up, as under a cushion.

Crossword clues for cushion

- Furniture pillow
- Inner edge of a snooker table
- Pad
- Protect from impact