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单词 cushionings
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cushioning

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noun

cush·​ion·​ing ˈku̇-sh(ə-)niŋ How to pronounce cushioning (audio)
: protection against force or shock provided by a cushion
Wearers will be able to pump air into the shoe's sole for extra cushioning. Joseph Pereira
Ligaments keep the vertebrae in place during movement, and fibrous disks with jellylike centers provide cushioning between them. Jane E. Brody
As part of NASA's "better, faster, cheaper" philosophy, the most recent missions to Mars largely relied on airbag cushioning for a soft landing. Beth Daley
Engineered flooring goes down over a thin foam sheet, which provides cushioning and sound-dampening. Joseph Truini

cushioning

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adjective

: providing protection against force or shock : providing or serving as a cushion
Investigators are testing new kinds of cushioning material. Think
The ads will promote two key cushioning technologies … Jeff Jensen
Normal wear and tear also erodes the cushioning cartilage in our knees and hips, which decreases height a bit. Bob Guldin
But when they become wet from perspiration, cotton or wool socks hold the moisture against your skin and lose their cushioning ability … University Of California, Berkeley Wellness Letter
The mission also demonstrated a low-cost means of landing on Mars using cushioning airbags … Astronomy

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1830, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1851, in the meaning defined above

cushionings

noun

plural of cushioning
as in buffers
something that serves as a protective barrier put plenty of cushioning around that bottle of wine if you're going to carry it home in your suitcase

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • buffers
  • cushions
  • shields
  • bumpers
  • pads
  • fenders
  • cocoons
  • safeguards
  • barricades
  • baffles
  • paddings
  • mufflers
  • cordons
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