Akademik

cushion
1. noun /ˈkʊʃən/
a) A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support; for sitting on, kneeling on, resting ones head on etc.
b) Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.
2. verb /ˈkʊʃən/
a) to provide a soft pillow cushion
b) to absorb or deaden the impact of something

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