Cushioned

Cushioned
Cushion Cush"ion (k[oo^]sh"[u^]n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cushioned} (-[u^]nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cushioning}.] 1. To seat or place on, or as on a cushion. [1913 Webster]

Many who are cushioned on thrones would have remained in obscurity. --Bolingbroke. [1913 Webster]

2. To furnish with cushions; as, to cushion a chaise. [1913 Webster]

3. To conceal or cover up, as under a cushion. [1913 Webster]

{Cushioned hammer}, a dead-stroke hammer. See under {Dead-stroke}. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • cushioned — Synonyms and related words: comfortable, comfy, commodious, contented, convenient, cozy, cushiony, cushy, easeful, easy, friendly, homelike, homely, homey, lived in, luxurious, peaceful, relaxing, reposeful, restful, roomy, snug, soft, warm …   Moby Thesaurus

  • cushioned — cush·ioned || kʊʃənd adj. softened by the addition of cushions or padding; well off cush·ion || kʊʃn n. pillow, soft padded object v. upholster; reduce; protect; soften …   English contemporary dictionary

  • cushioned — adjective softened by the addition of cushions or padding • Syn: ↑cushiony, ↑padded • Similar to: ↑soft • Derivationally related forms: ↑cushion (for: ↑cushiony) …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Landing Craft Air Cushioned — Schiffsdaten …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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