impact cushion

Definitions

A resilient material or device designed to absorb and dissipate the force of a physical collision or strike.

A specialized layer in footwear or equipment intended to reduce shock and protect the body from repetitive stress.

Examples

The new running shoes feature an advanced impact cushion to protect your joints during long-distance training.

Engineers designed the landing gear with a high-density impact cushion to absorb the force of the aircraft touching down.

Synonyms

shock absorber impact buffer cushioning pad protective padding recoil dampener

Antonyms

rigid surface hard impact point unyielding barrier force magnifier