Kissen — meaning in English

English meaning

• cushion noun A soft fabric pad used for comfort when sitting or leaning.
• hassock noun A thick clump of grass or other plants growing close together.
• 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

Kissen is used for these senses in English:

• cushion A soft mass of material stuffed into a cloth bag, used for comfort or support.
• hassock A cushion used primarily in churches for kneeling on while praying. [from 16th c.]
• pad A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
• pillow A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

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.

hassock — full definition

1. noun A thick clump of grass or other plants growing close together.
2. noun A cushion for kneeling on, especially in a church.
3. noun A thick, firm cushion used as a low seat or footstool.

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