1. (noun) a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

• shock
• shock absorber

2. (verb) protect from impact

• buffer
• soften

1. (noun) a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

• air cushion
• air spring

2. (noun) a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.

• air cushion
• inflatable cushion
• gaddi
• hassock
• head restraint
• headrest
• pillow
• pincushion
• seat cushion
• throw pillow

1. (noun) a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

• damper
• muffler

2. (noun) the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle

• bed
• layer

3. (noun) a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.

• cushioning
• padding

4. (verb) protect from impact

• modify

1. (noun) a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

• buffer
• soften

2. (noun) a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.

• cushioned
• cushiony
• padded

3. (verb) protect from impact

• buffer
• fender
• cushioning
• padding
• shock
• shock absorber