nounπShareA soft cushion used to support the head in bed."Example Sentence: "I like to fluff my pillows before I go to sleep." "itemutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pillow lava."The geologist pointed out the pillows of lava rock, formed underwater long ago when the hot lava rapidly cooled. "geologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of metal or wood, forming a support to equalize pressure; a brass; a pillow block."The heavy steel beam rested on several pillows to distribute the weight evenly during construction. "machineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA block under the inner end of a bowsprit."The shipwright carefully inspected the pillows supporting the bowsprit to ensure they were properly aligned. "nauticalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe socket of a pivot."The old wooden door creaked because the pillows holding the hinges were worn and loose. "machinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of plain, coarse fustian."The workers used pillows to make durable and inexpensive work clothes. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading