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| cushion |
a pillow or pad that one sits on or leans on for comfort. Some cushions are used for decoration. [2/4 definitions] |
| hassock |
a footstool or firm cushion used to rest one's feet. |
| olive |
If something like a sweater or cushion is olive, it has a dull, yellow-green color similar to the color of a green olive. [1/4 definitions] |
| pad1 |
a cushion used for holding ink for rubber stamps. [2/7 definitions] |
| pincushion |
a small padded cushion used to store pins and needles that are stuck into it. |
| stuffing |
Stuff that is packed or pushed into something to fill it up is called "stuffing." The material packed into a cushion or pillow is sometimes called "stuffing." When people cook a turkey or other large bird, they sometimes put a mixture of chopped vegetables and bread crumbs into it. This mixture, or something like it, is called "stuffing" or "dressing." |
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