—cushion /ˈkʊʃ.ən/
noun [C] (PROTECTION)
► C2 something that makes the effects of a bad situation less severe: » You should aim to build up a cushion of money in case of emergencies.noun [C] (SOFT THING)
B1 a bag made of cloth, plastic, or leather that is filled with soft material, often has an attractive cover, and is used especially on chairs for sitting or leaning on:
» She sank back against/into the cushions.→ SEE ALSO PINCUSHION(Cf. ↑pincushion)See picture: cushion 
Thesaurus+: ↑Cushions and furniture coveringscushion of air SPECIALIZED
F0 a layer of air often used to support a machine or vehicle:
» A hovercraft travels on a cushion of air.Thesaurus+: ↑Coverings and layers• • •
Extra Examples:» Stuff the cushion and then sew up the final seam.» My aunt was busy straightening furniture and plumping cushions.» The cushions blend well with the colour of the carpet.» The new yellow cushions nicely set off the pale green of the chair covers.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for cushion
► F0 to make the effect or force of something softer: » The soft grass cushioned his fall.Thesaurus+: ↑Defending and protecting , ↑Backing, supporting and defending , ↑Preserving and saving- cut sb some slack
- cut sb/sth off
- cut (sb) to the quick
- cut sb to the quick
- cut sb up
- cut sth down
- cut sth off
- cut sth out
- cut sth short
- cut sth up
- cut/tear sth/sb to ribbons
- cutters
- cut the crap!
- cut the ground from under sb's feet
- cutthroat
- cutthroat razor
- cut through sth
- cutting
- cutting-edge
- cuttlefish
- cut to the chase
- cut to the quick
- cut up
- cutup
- cut up rough