The meaning of Pillow

Pillow – definition

noun
A rectangular cloth bag stuffed with feathers or other soft materials, used to support the head when lying or sleeping.
Usage examples:
At night you sleep on the softest pillow ever, and both sides of the pillowcase are cool.
Synonims:
Cushion Bolster Headrest Pad Support Rest

verb
Rest (one's head) as if on a pillow.
Usage examples:
His head was pillowed on his arm
Synonims:
Lay Cushion Cradle Rest Support Prop (up)

noun
A cloth bag filled with feathers or soft artificial fibers, esp. one that supports a person’s head while resting or sleeping
Usage examples:
I was asleep the minute my head hit the pillow.

Pillow translation into English

Pillow: translate from English into Chinese

枕头, 枕, 靠枕, 靠垫, 葄, 枕于

Pillow: translate from English into Dutch

Kussen, Hoofdkussen, Oorkussen, Kussenblok, Met kussens ondersteunen, Op een kussen rusten, Op een kussen leggen

Pillow: translate from English into French

Oreiller, Coussin, Polochon, Reposer

Pillow: translate from English into German

Kopfkissen, Kissen, Polster, Lager, Betten, Stützen

Pillow: translate from English into Hindi

तकिया, गद्दा, तकिया लगाना, गल-तकिया

Pillow: translate from English into Italian

Cuscino, Guanciale, Cuscinetto

Pillow: translate from English into Korean

베개, 베어링, 올려놓다, 머리를 ...에 올려놓다, 베개삼다

Pillow: translate from English into Russian

Подушка, Подкладка, Вкладыш, Подшипник, Подложить подушку, Служить подушкой, Класть голову на что-л.

Pillow: translate from English into Spanish

Almohada, Cojinete, Mundillo, Apoyar sobre la almohada, Servir de almohada para

Word origin

Old English pyle, pylu, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch peluw and German Pfühl, based on Latin pulvinus ‘cushion’.

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Pillow synonims

bolster

noun
A long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support.
Usage examples:
Sessions were kept short or broken for comfort breaks so that she could be re-positioned with suppo…

verb
Support or strengthen.
Usage examples:
The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence

noun
A heavy chisel used for cutting bricks.
Usage examples:
‘i began to knock the wooden fascia off using a bolster and hammer,’ said mr sparkes.

All meanings and translations of Bolster

cradle

noun
A baby's bed or cot, typically one mounted on rockers.
Usage examples:
The baby slept peacefully in its cradle

verb
Hold gently and protectively.
Usage examples:
She cradled his head in her arms

noun
A small bed for a baby, esp. one with raised sides that can be pushed gently so that it moves from side to side
Usage examples:
Joe cradled his cup of coffee and began to speak.

All meanings and translations of Cradle

cushion

noun
A bag of cloth stuffed with a mass of soft material, used as a comfortable support for sitting or leaning on.
Usage examples:
Comfortable chairs and sofas piled with cushions

verb
Soften the effect of an impact on.
Usage examples:
The bag cushions equipment from inevitable knocks

noun
A large, usually square bag filled with soft material, used as a movable part of a chair or sofa, for sitting on or resting your back against, or a similar but smaller bag used to make yourself more comfortable while sitting
Usage examples:
She sank back against the sofa cushions., the soft grass cushioned his fall (= made it hurt less).

All meanings and translations of Cushion

headrest

noun
A padded part extending from or fixed to the back of a seat or chair, designed to support the head.
Usage examples:
The vehicle also has a breakaway pedal assembly and the seats and headrests are designed to lessen …

noun
The part of a chair that supports the head, especially a support attached to the back of the seat of a car

All meanings and translations of Headrest

lay

verb
Put (something) down gently or carefully.
Usage examples:
She laid the baby in his cot

noun
Used with an abstract noun so that the phrase formed has the same meaning as the verb related to the noun used, e.g. ‘lay the blame on’ means ‘to blame’.
Usage examples:
She laid great stress on little courtesies

adjective
Not ordained into or belonging to the clergy.
Usage examples:
A lay preacher

All meanings and translations of Lay

pad

noun
A thick piece of soft material, typically used to protect or shape something, or to absorb liquid.
Usage examples:
A pad of cotton wool

verb
Fill or cover (something) with soft material in order to protect it or its contents, make it more comfortable, or give it a particular shape.
Usage examples:
The boxing gloves are padded with impact-resistant foam rubber

noun
The soft dull sound of steady steps.
Usage examples:
He heard the pad of feet

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rest

verb
Cease work or movement in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength.
Usage examples:
He needed to rest after the feverish activity

noun
An instance or period of resting.
Usage examples:
You look as though you need a rest

verb
Remain or be left in a specified condition.
Usage examples:
You can rest assured she will do everything she can

All meanings and translations of Rest

support

verb
Bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
Usage examples:
The dome was supported by a hundred white columns

noun
A thing that bears the weight of something or keeps it upright.
Usage examples:
The best support for a camera is a tripod

verb
The act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

All meanings and translations of Support

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