any clever maneuver | a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact |
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose | a power tool used to buff surfaces |
an emblematic design (especially in heraldry) | an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track |
any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery) | (computer science) a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data that is waiting to be sent to a device; used to compensate for differences in the rate of flow of data between components of a computer system |
something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect | an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) |
| a neutral zone between two rival powers that is created in order to diminish the danger of conflict |
| (chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH |