HyperDic: air_cushion

English > 3 senses of the expression air cushion:
NOUNsubstanceair cushionthe trapped air that supports a hovercraft a short distance above the water or ground
artifactair cushion, air springa mechanical device using confined air to absorb the shock of motion
artifactair cushion, inflatable cushiona cushion usually made of rubber / rubber or plastic that can be inflated
English > air cushion: 3 senses > noun 1, substance
MeaningThe trapped air that supports a hovercraft a short distance above the water or ground.
Broadercompressed airAir at a pressure greater than that of the atmosphere
English > air cushion: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA mechanical device using confined air to absorb the shock of motion.
Synonymair spring
Broadershock absorber, shock, cushionA mechanical damper
English > air cushion: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA cushion usually made of rubber / rubber or plastic that can be inflated.
Synonyminflatable cushion
BroadercushionA soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
Spanishalmohada neumática

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