buffer
buf-fer
noun
A protective barrier or cushion that reduces the impact of a shock or adverse effect.
"The trees acted as a buffer against the strong winds."
verb
To temporarily store data in a computer's memory before processing or display.
"The video started to buffer due to the slow connection."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: soften, cushion, buffer store, buffer storage, cowcatcher, fender, pilot, buff, polisher, buffer zone