To protect from or minimize harm by means of absorption.

Inflected Form(s):

Cushioning (adjective), Cushions (plural), Cushioned (past tense)

Comments:

Cushioning can be done in any number of ways, but is commonly done using riding.

Yielding can be used to produce cushioning.

Opposite(s):

Opposing Forces

Related Definition(s):

Compensate, Parry, Ratchet, Ride, Yield

Related Term(s):

Body Mechanics, Collapsible Deflection, Control Manipulation, Within Contact