To place something underneath as a lining, mat, or base; to put something on the bottom.

cushion; mat; pad

a large thick pad for sleeping on, usually placed on top of a bed frame

to pay someone else's expenses temporarily with the expectation of being paid back later

bedding; cushions; matting; any item used as a lining or spread out to cover a surface

cushion or seat pad; the seat of a motorbike or bicycle

a cushion or pillow used for leaning against when sitting or lying down; back cushion

shoe-pad; shoe insert

An inflatable rubber pad or cushion used for sleeping, sitting, or resting; a layer of high-pressure air that supports an object, such as the mechanism used to lift a hovercraft or absorb shocks in mechanical equipment.

pad or liner placed between two objects to prevent wear, insulate against heat, or provide reinforcement

a stone placed on the ground to help someone mount a horse; (figurative) a person, thing, or event used as a means of advancement to a higher status or position

cushion for a chair, car seat, or bicycle saddle

To suffer for someone else's faults; to serve as a sacrificial victim or share in someone else's misfortune.

a flat ring of metal, rubber, or plastic used in machinery to protect parts, distribute pressure, or prevent leaking; also refers to a toilet seat ring

A soft pad or lining used inside the shoulder of a garment to improve its shape or appearance.

spacer; shim

material used for packing, lagging, or as animal litter

Dianjiang, a county in Chongqing [[重庆|重慶|chong2 qing4]]

To place one's feet on a footstool or other object to raise them up.

hovercraft; air cushion vehicle; a high-speed craft that uses a cushion of high-pressure air to travel over water or land

To advance or pay money on behalf of someone else with the expectation of being paid back later

a small mat placed under a cup or glass to protect the surface of a table

a smooth plastic or metal sheet placed under paper to provide a flat writing surface

A mattress or pad woven from straw, wheat stalks, or reeds; also called [[草垫子|草墊子|cao3 dian4 zi5]]

To pay for another temporarily or advance an expenditure.

cushion used on a chair for comfort or warmth

Dianjiang, a county in the municipality of [[重庆|重慶|chong2 qing4]]

base; pad; cushion; underlayer

a thick quilt or pad spread on a bed for softness or warmth

A type of gymnastics or fitness activity performed on a mat, such as tumbling or floor work

(colloquial) to cover an unexpected expense or budget shortfall by borrowing or using funds intended for another purpose

an introductory opening used in storytelling or cross-talk to get the audience's attention and lead into the main performance

to advance money for someone else; to cover a deficit or pay a loss on behalf of another person, often resulting in a temporary personal loss

A short performance staged before the main show, often used as a filler if the main performers are delayed or as an opening act.

to pay an expense for someone else temporarily; to advance money on behalf of someone else

a raised strip on a roadway surface designed to slow down motor-vehicle traffic

A traditional Tibetan rug or mat

mat, cushion, or disposable cover placed on a toilet seat for comfort or hygiene

To fill up or pad a space; to put something under an object to raise it or make it level.

padding, specifically in the context of accounting or financial records

to level a surface by filling in gaps or adding a layer of material

to place something at the bottom or underneath something else

The part of an insurance claim that the insured person must pay; also known as an excess in UK English.

a wooden tie used to support the rails of a railroad track

to fill a temporary gap or blank space in a schedule, such as a television program or newspaper column

cotton-padded mattress

To shift one's anger or frustration onto an innocent bystander or subordinate who was not the cause of it

to pay money on behalf of someone else with the expectation of being paid back later

To raise something by placing a support or padding underneath it; to jack up; to bolster.