cushion vs pincushion
pincushion vs cushioncushion and pincushion both are nouns.
cushion is a verb but pincushion is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cushion | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| pincushion | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
pincushion is a hyponym of
cushion; that is, pincushion is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
cushion:
- cushion: a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
- pincushion: a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use
Other hyponyms of cushion include
air cushion, inflatable cushion, gaddi, hassock, head restraint, headrest, pillow, seat cushion, throw pillow.
| cushion (noun) | pincushion (noun) |
|---|---|
| a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. | a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use |
| a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses | |
| the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle |
| cushion (verb) | pincushion (verb) |
|---|---|
| protect from impact |
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