shock-absorbent
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- adjective
- /ʃɑk əbˈzɔrbənt/
- Specialized
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amortiguador
- The landing surface must be flat and shock-absorbent; grass fields, rubber mats, and padded plyo boxes are all good choices.
Examples
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Much like their iPhone case of the same design, this accessory is made from shock-absorbent TPU with just enough grip to be comfortable and with just enough front lip to keep your screen safe from scratches when you lay the iPad Mini down on a desk or table.
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The participants jumped rope using two mats, both of which were made of shock-absorbent rubber.
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I used foam board instead of chipboard because it is a little thicker, more shock absorbent, and lighter.
Blog text (12) -
I think the one that (Toomas Heikkinen) had in X Games was particularly nasty, but now they've put more shock-absorbent material on those, and the drivers seem to know that if they're not going to make it, they go sideways over and land in the bottom.
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The athletes trained on shock-absorbent surfaces to minimize the risk of injury during their workouts.
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Her new hiking boots are made from shock-absorbent materials that provide comfort on rocky trails.
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The car's interior features shock-absorbent padding to enhance passenger safety during collisions.
Synonyms
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5.7
To take in energy from a hit or heat instead of releasing it
With soft padding that makes it more comfortable and absorbs shocks
Protected from sudden change and harm by a barrier or cushion
Made to resist damage from sudden drops or hard hits
Antonyms
How Shock-Absorbent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Shock-absorbent combines shock ('a sudden hit') and absorb ('to take in'). A helpful way to remember it is to imagine a sponge that 'soaks up' water: a shock-absorbent object takes in the force of a hit so less force reaches you.