Cushion (Noun)
Meaning 1
The layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hovercraft glided smoothly over the water, its cushion of air creating a comfortable ride for the passengers.
- As the hovercraft accelerated, its cushion of air grew thicker, allowing it to reach higher speeds.
- The engineer carefully adjusted the fans to maintain a stable cushion of air beneath the hovercraft.
- The cushion of air that supported the hovercraft was disrupted by the strong gusts of wind, causing it to wobble.
- The hovercraft's cushion of air was designed to be flexible, allowing it to adapt to changing terrain and conditions.
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Meaning 2
A mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.