cushion (EN)

noun, verb

noun “cushion”

1. a soft bag filled with soft material, used for sitting on or resting against
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   She placed a cushion on the chair to make it more comfortable.
2. something that reduces shock or impact
   The helmet acts as a cushion to protect your head.
3. the padded edge of a billiard table that the balls bounce off
   He banked the cue ball off the cushion.
4. an amount of something kept as a reserve to protect against risk or loss
   We keep a cushion of extra funds for emergencies.

verb “cushion”

1. to lessen the impact of something by absorbing it
   The thick carpeting cushioned his fall.
2. to place cushions on or in something
   She cushioned the window seat with soft pillows.