amortecedor — meaning in English

English meaning

• bumper noun The part at the front or back of a vehicle designed to absorb the impact of a collision.
• cushion noun A soft fabric pad used for comfort when sitting or leaning.

Senses

amortecedor is used for these senses in English:

• bumper (pinball) An object on a playfield that applies force to the pinball when hit, often giving a minor increase in score.
• cushion Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.
• shock absorber (mechanical engineering) A mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp any sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy; usually consists of a combination of a spring and a dashpot.

bumper — full definition

1. noun The part at the front or back of a vehicle designed to absorb the impact of a collision.
2. adj Unusually large or abundant, especially of a harvest or crop.
3. noun A drinking glass or cup filled right to the brim, especially for a toast.

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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