Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of buffer
"The old car had several rusted buffers attached to its front and rear bumpers."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of buffer
"The thick layer of foam buffers the falling egg from cracking on impact."
In plain English: To buffer something means to soften its impact so it doesn't feel as strong or sudden.
"The thick curtains help buffer the noise from the busy street."