Between the handles there is a square cushion for the knuckles to rest against.

There were flat square cushions underfoot, in patterns of printed bamboo.

To his relief, the immense and shaggy Gringg had not yet arrived though huge square cushions on the floor gave notice where they were to sit.

Squornshellous Beta is two planets in from Squornshellous Zeta, and is inhabited by square cushions who enjoy being rubbed up against, especially with people's shoulders.

Silencio brings the restoration bed from the rear of the shop, a square cushion, ten inches on a side.

To each of the chums they sell a board and three square cushions stuffed with straw, and covered with thin cotton.

New upholstery for the outdoors includes square cushions in waterproof Sunbrella fabric; $38 each from the Gardeners Eden catalog, www.gardenerseden.com or (866) 830-8436.

Mattresses made in China are $190 each; the square cushions are $70 at Intérieurs, 151 Franklin Street (West Broadway).

Often, a square or round cushion placed on a padded mat is used to sit on; in some other cases, a chair may be used.

Both have square cushions and a wavy print woven into the fabric.