Sentences with phrase «act as a cushion»

They can also act as a cushion against the unpredictable ups and downs of the stock market, as they often behave differently than stocks.

Updated foam crash rail on the lateral side acts as a cushioning device at contact for a soft, smooth transition.

And the immensely increased revenues, will act as a cushion for Wenger to buy big in 2018 - 19.

The sleeve acts as a cushion if dropped on a hard floor.

It can be stressful trying to hold a slippery newborn, so many parents use special infant tubs, which act as a cushioned chairs and only require minimal water.

It acts as a cushion for back pain.

Osteoarthritis (OA, also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, and sometimes referred to as «arthrosis» or «osteoarthrosis»), is a condition in which low - grade inflammation results in pain in the joints, caused by wearing of the cartilage that covers and acts as a cushion inside joints.

Water also acts as a cushion between internal organs and protects them.

The bushings act as a cushion between moving parts of the suspension system.

The vehicle's hood acts as a cushion absorbing the force of impact.

But the difference is that you give a security deposit to the credit issuer when you apply for a secured credit card, and this deposit will act as a cushion for when you start missing payments.

Installment loans also act as a cushion for your credit score.

Are there assets that may act as cushion in case of trouble?

If the variable interest rate increases, the fixed - rate portion of the loan acts as a cushion against higher costs.

Happily, there's no better way to overcome these barriers than with a good, old - fashioned emergency fund — or what some women would be right to call an FU - fund, especially if they don't otherwise have the resources to act as a cushion while getting out of a messy divorce, or while taking some extra time with their kids as a single parent.

As dogs age the natural cartilage that acts as a cushion between the bones begins to break down.

This acts as a cushion and protects the underlying bone.

Except for the first two cervical vertebrae, between every other vertebrate is an intervertebral disc that acts as a cushion.

This process increases the cartilage's ability to act as a cushion between bones.

The glycosaminoglycans that enable cartilage to soak up water and thus act as a cushion for articulating bones, are all sulfates.

If the knee is injured, it can cause problems with the ligaments the hold the knee joint in place, the bones that make up the knee, or the pad of cartilage (the meniscus) that acts as a cushion for the knee's movements.

It is important that the pads heal properly in order to act as a cushion on rough surfaces, to provide traction and to allow the cat to lead a pain free life.

Healthy discs act as cushions between the bones of each vertebra, but in dogs with IVDD these discs compress and become painful.

The normal joint has cartilage and fluid that act as a cushion and prevent two bones from rubbing together.

Cartilage is there to act as a cushion preventing bone from hitting bone as the joint moves.

Shriram General Personal Accident insurance plans have all encompassing plans which acts as a cushion to cover the risks associated with an accident.

A life insurance plan can act as a cushion for your family's financial security against such uncertainties.

Not exact matches

To keep things safe, it also proposes that a 100 - foot cushion just above that airspace be made a no - fly zone to act as a buffer between drones and other aircraft, such as planes, according to The Guardian.

To look upon those prayer wheels not (as some of us were taught) as instruments of «vain repetition,» but as outward and visible signs of the intention to pray without ceasing, can perhaps lead iconoclasts to more compassionate reflection on the sacramental impulse and on the place of objects — statues and stained glass and candles and altar cloths, beads, bouquets, and kneeling cushions in needlepoint stitched by some faithful woman as her own act of participation in the prayers of the church.

You can soften up your whole living room with a nice soft rug that will not only cushion your baby's falls but it will also act as a great play mat for him.

In addition, the soft cushion of this breast pump also acts as a massager to stimulate milk flow.

The airbags act like a cushion to vitally reduce the forces impacted on the head and neck as the child rotates forward following the crash.

This is a shell designed car seat which acts as a protective barrier around your child to help keep them cushioned and safe.

The extra-long pillow measures 59 inches by 39 inches and acts as a full replacement for your bed pillows and cushions.

Gel pads at the heel and forefoot act as shock - absorbing cushions for walking and standing.

Cushioning inside shoes acts as a kind of shock absorber, lessening the impact of your foot hitting the pavement and reducing the strain on your knees, says Dr. Blanco, who recommends comfy brands such as Clarks, Ecco, and Cole Haan (which employs Nike Air cushion technology).

which acts as a soft cushion between bones to help them «glide» without friction.

Cartilage in the joints, called articular cartilage, acts as a shock absorber to cushion the blows of daily wear and tear.

Fat acts as a natural, built - in shock absorber, cushioning the body and its various parts from the wear and tear of training, and helps prevent organs from sinking due to the downward pull of gravity.

The damping cushions in the heels act as return springs, resituating part of the energy used in taking a step.

Payday loans also charge a higher interest to the principle, mostly as they don't require assets as security, thus acting to cushion the lender from the amount they would lose due to defaulters.

It's a juggling act, and you have to be able to create multiple income streams — as well as a decent sized cash cushion — in an attempt to even out your cash flow.

Your emergency fund acts as self - insurance, cushioning you from small disasters.

Glucosamine nourishes the cartilage to help keep it moist and act as a more effective cushion.

nourishes the cartilage to help keep it moist and act as a more effective cushion.

In healthy joints, cartilage acts as a shock absorber to cushion the bones that form the joint.

This e-bike is a fat tire bicycle, sporting 4» tires, which act as a bit of extra cushion between you and the bumps and potholes that are often part of the cycling experience, and which can often roll right over potential obstacles without having to think twice, and the bike has both front and rear disc brakes for maximum stopping power.

The discs act as pads or cushions reducing harmful friction between the spinal vertebrae.

The menisci act as shock absorbers, cushioning the lower leg from the weight of the rest of the body and enhancing skeletal stability.

It gets you a life cover that acts as a financial cushion in case of a contingency.