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Pad :: Pad (n.) A cushionlike thickening of the skin one the under side of the toes of animals.

Cushion :: Cushion (n.) A case or bag stuffed with some soft and elastic material, and used to sit or recline upon; a soft pillow or pad..

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A cushioned or a piece of soft wood covered with tarred canvas, placed on the trestletrees and against the mast, for the collars of the shrouds to rest on, to prevent chafing..

Cushion :: Cushion (n.) a mass of steam in the end of the cylinder of a steam engine to receive the impact of the pisto.

Hair :: Hair (n.) Hair (human or animal) used for various purposes; as, hair for stuffing cushions..

Fetlock :: Fetlock (n.) The cushionlike projection, bearing a tuft of long hair, on the back side of the leg above the hoof of the horse and similar animals. Also, the joint of the limb at this point (between the great pastern bone and the metacarpus), or the tuft of hair..

Ball :: Ball (n.) A leather-covered cushion, fastened to a handle called a ballstock; -- formerly used by printers for inking the form, but now superseded by the roller..

Tabouret :: Tabouret (n.) A seat without arms or back, cushioned and stuffed: a high stool; -- so called from its resemblance to a drum..

Hassock :: Hassock (n.) A small stuffed cushion or footstool, for kneeling on in church, or for home use..

Fender :: Fender (v. t. & i.) Anything serving as a cushion to lessen the shock when a vessel comes in contact with another vessel or a wharf.

Cushionless :: Cushionless (a.) Hot furnished with a cushion.

Rubber :: Rubber (n.) The cushion of an electrical machine.

English :: English (v. t.) To strike (the cue ball) in such a manner as to give it in addition to its forward motion a spinning motion, that influences its direction after impact on another ball or the cushion..

Bolster :: Bolster (n.) A long pillow or cushion, used to support the head of a person lying on a bed; -- generally laid under the pillows..

Cushion :: Cushion (v. t.) To furnish with cushions; as, to cushion a chaise..

Divan :: Divan (n.) A saloon or hall where a council is held, in Oriental countries, the state reception room in places, and in the houses of the richer citizens. Cushions on the floor or on benches are ranged round the room..

Upholsterer :: Upholsterer (n.) One who provides hangings, coverings, cushions, curtains, and the like; one who upholsters..

Divan :: Divan (n.) A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch; especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable..

Bustle :: Bustle (n.) A kind of pad or cushion worn on the back below the waist, by women, to give fullness to the skirts; -- called also bishop, and tournure..

Buffer :: Buffer (n.) A pad or cushion forming the end of a fender, which receives the blow; -- sometimes called buffing apparatus..

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