Cushion punch after embraces (7)

I believe the answer is:

hassock

(Other definitions for hassock that I've seen before include "Church kneeler" , "Church property" , "Grass" , "Cushioned footstool" , "Kneeling cushion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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