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tyyny — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bolster noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
  • cushion noun A soft fabric pad used for comfort when sitting or leaning.
  • pad noun A block of soft or absorbent material used for cushioning, cleaning, or protection.
  • pillow noun A soft cushion used to support the head while lying down.

Senses

tyyny is used for these senses in English:

  • bolster A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.
  • cushion A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support.
  • pad A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
  • pad A soft, or small, cushion.
  • pad Any cushion-like part of the human body, especially the ends of the fingers.
  • pad A soft bag or cushion to relieve pressure, support a part, etc.
  • pillow A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

bolster — full definition

  1. noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
  2. verb To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.

cushion — full definition

  1. noun A soft fabric pad used for comfort when sitting or leaning.
  2. noun Something that softens or absorbs an impact, whether physical or financial.
  3. verb To soften the effect of an impact or a difficult situation.

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