Cushion: Part of the pinsetter at the back of the lane that absorbs the shock of pins and thrown balls. Also refers to the amount of a lead you have on your competition; i.e., I had a 30 pin cushion.

 

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Cushion: Part of the pinsetter at the back of the lane that absorbs the shock of pins and thrown balls. Also refers to the amount of a lead you have on your competition; i.e., I had a 30 pin cushion.

Cushion Theory: High-coupon bonds that sell at only at a moderate premium because they are callable at a price below that at which a comparable noncallable bond would sell. Cushion bonds offer considerable . . . View Full Definition

Pincushion Distortion: Lens aberration causing parallel, straight lines at the edge of the image to curve toward the lens axis.

Redemption Cushion: The percentage by which the conversion value of a convertible security exceeds the redemption price (strike price).

Cushion Bonds: The minimum period between the time a bond is issued and the time it is called.

Safety Cushion: In a contingent immunization strategy, the difference between the initially available immunization level and the safety-net return.

Cush Drive: A transmission shock absorber, usually a rubber cushion in the rear hub.

Ground Effect: Increased lift generated by the interaction between a lift system and the ground when an aircraft is within a wingspan distance above the ground. It affects a low-winged aircraft more than a . . . View Full Definition

Pillion: A small cushion designed for carrying a passenger mounted behind a solo saddle. Also, can refer to the passenger.

Resilient Mounting: A suspension system or cushioned mounting designed to reduce the transmission of normal motor noise and vibration to the mounting surface. This type of mounting is typically used in fraction . . . View Full Definition