cushioncell
nounUK /ˈkʊʃən sɛl/
US /ˈkʊʃən sɛl/
A cushion cell is a soft, squishy little space that holds and protects something.
The cushion cells in the plant stem keep the stem from getting squashed.
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2. A cell in a material that absorbs shock or pressure.
The foam's cushion cells bounce back after you sit on them.
3. A small air-filled pocket that softens impact.
Tiny cushion cells in the packaging kept the glass safe.
4. A supportive cell that shields nearby structures from damage.
Cushion cells around the nerve help protect it.