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   cushion

   /ˈkʊʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a bag of cloth stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on: "comfortable chairs and sofas piled with cushions" Similar pillowbolsterheadrestscatter cushionfloor cushionbeanbagbooster cushionsquabhassockkneelermathistorical:pillionrare:zabuton
   • 2. something providing support or protection against impact: "underlay forms a cushion between carpet and floor" Similar protectionbuffershielddefencebulwark
   • ▪ the elastic lining of the sides of a billiard table, from which the ball rebounds.
   • ▪ the layer of air supporting a hovercraft or similar vehicle.

   verb

   • 1. soften the effect of an impact on: "the bag cushions equipment from inevitable knocks" Similar softenlessendiminishdecreasemitigatetemperallayalleviatereduce the effect oftake the edge offdullbluntdeadenabsorbmufflestifleprotectshieldsheltercocoonOpposite intensifyexacerbateexpose
   • 2. mitigate the adverse effects of: "to cushion the blow, wages and pensions were increased" Similar softenlessendiminishdecreasemitigatetemperallayalleviatereduce the effect oftake the edge offdullbluntdeadenabsorbmufflestifleOpposite intensifyexacerbate

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French cuissin, based on a Latin word meaning ‘cushion for the hip’, from coxa ‘hip, thigh’. The Romans also had a word cubital ‘elbow cushion’, from cubitus ‘elbow’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. cushiony adjective

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › cushioningCushioning - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · cushioning. noun. artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort. synonyms: padding. see more.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › seat cushionSeat cushion - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   4 days ago · /sit ˌkʊʃən/ IPA guide. Other forms: seat cushions. Definitions of seat cushion. noun. a cushion that makes a seat more comfortable. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Seat cushion." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/seat cushion. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_cue_sports_termsGlossary of cue sports terms - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · The existence of cushions and rails dates to the era of outdoor ground billiards, the courts for which were often bounded by short wicker or wood fences, sometimes padded. For specific modern cushion parts, see: facing, knuckle, and nose. cut-induced throw

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › cushion the blowCushion the blow Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jun 13, 2024 · : to make one's disappointment less painful. She was disappointed not to get the job, but the promise of another job cushioned/softened the blow. Examples of cushion/soften the blow in a Sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › floor-cushionFLOOR CUSHION - Collins Online Dictionary

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   Jun 20, 2024 · All you need to know about "FLOOR CUSHION" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

7. www.investopedia.com › terms › cWhat the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) Measures, With Formula

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   Jun 24, 2024 · The capital adequacy ratio (CAR) is an indicator of how well a bank can meet its obligations. Also known as the capital-to-risk weighted assets ratio (CRAR), the ratio compares...

8. www.investopedia.com › terms › lLiquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR): Definition and How to Calculate

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   Jun 27, 2024 · The liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) refers to the proportion of highly liquid assets that financial institutions must hold to ensure that they can meet their short-term obligations and...