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подушка — meaning in English

podushka

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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.
  • pillow noun A soft cushion used to support the head while lying down.
  • squab noun A young, unfledged pigeon or dove, especially one raised for food.

Senses

подушка 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.
  • cushion Something acting as a cushion, especially to absorb a shock or impact.
  • pillow A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.
  • squab (countable) A thick cushion, especially a flat one covering the seat of a chair or sofa.

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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