A fluid column (usually water or nitrogen) put in the drillstem to provide the desired backpressure at the start of a drillstem test. The cushion usually serves to limit the differential pressure acro [..]

1730s, from cushion (n.). In the figurative sense, from 1863. Related: Cushioned; cushioning.

c. 1300, from Old French coissin "seat cushion" (12c., Modern French coussin), probably a variant of Vulgar Latin *coxinum, from Latin coxa "hip, thigh," or from Latin culcita &quo [..]

protect from impact; "cushion the blow" shock absorber: a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks&q [..]

Definition A characteristic of some callable bonds in which the bonds may not be called for a specified initial period, usually two to three years. also called call protection.

To dream of reclining on silken cushions, foretells that your ease will be procured at the expense of others; but to see the cushions, denotes that you will prosper in business and love-making. For a young woman to dream of making silken cushions, implies that she will be a bride before many months.   

A resilient pad to absorb or counteract severe stresses between adjoining stone units and or other materials.

Top portion of a racetrack.

It is the a small amount of melt that is left in the barrel at the end of injection, follow up pressure. The cushion prevents the screw tip from making contact to the head of

The extra amount of net cash flow remaining after expected debt service.

Top portion of a racetrack.

A mechanical device fitted into a hydraulic cylinder that closes off the flow path of fluid to effect a smooth deceleration and stop of the cylinder at the end of the stroke.

Fullness or thickness of the upper lips. (Pekingnese)

A dirt curb or edge formed by cars running the same line in a corner.

Fullness or thickness of the upper lips. (Pekingnese)

The triceps brachii muscles the pork foreleg. It shall be practically free of fat with the tendons trimmed flush with the lean. (IMPS 405B)

Cushion is a gemstone shape that resembles a pillow. It may be square or rectangular with bowed or curved sides. It is a popular shape for gemstones.

The natural gas required in a gas storage reservoir to maintain a pressure sufficient to permit recovery of stored gas. Also called BASE GAS.

A layer of slow water that piles up on the front side of an exposed rock. Day Bag.

Surface of track or a layer of the track.       D  

Surface of track or a layer of the track.

In the context of project financing, the extra amount of net cash flow remaining after expected debt service.