buffer
nounUK /ˈbʌfə/
US /ˈbʌfər/
Something that keeps two things from bumping or hurting each other.
The soft pillow acted as a buffer between the boy and the hard floor.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person or thing that helps stop two sides from fighting.
The teacher stood as a buffer between the two arguing friends.
3. A special area in a computer that holds information for a short time.
The video kept stopping because the buffer was still loading.
4. A place or thing that keeps something safe from harm.
The trees formed a buffer against the strong wind.