What is the difference between the public debt and the deficit? The deficit is the difference between the money Government takes in, called receipts, and what the Government spends, called outlays, each year. Receipts include the money the Government takes in from income, excise and social insurance taxes as well as fees and other income.
The cushion cut is an antique and romance-inspiring diamond cut that's been around for more than a hundred years. Until the early 20th century, the cushion cut was the go-to diamond style. It fell out of favor, but has regained popularity recently thanks to its classic look.
Something that cushions an object when it hits something protects it by reducing the force of the impact. The steering wheel has an energy absorbing rim to cushion the driver's head in the worst impacts. [VERB noun] The suspension is designed to cushion passengers from the effects of riding over rough roads.