shock
20
5.8
- noun
- /ʃɑk/
- Specialized
:
amortiguador
- Unlike a land vehicle, the boat had no shock absorbers to cushion the jarring impact.
- a shock absorber
- absorb shocks
- shock and vibration
Examples
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Accessories include Reed & Hall switches, proximity switches, bumpers, cushions, and shock absorbers.
Academic text (1996) -
Lift kits raised the truck bodies, and larger shock absorbers were installed.
Academic text (2013) -
Ever hear of shock absorbers?
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Oh, dude, boys, it's shock absorbing seats.
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Good, now remove the shock damping assembly.
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Say, does your car need a new muffler or new shock absorbers?
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The pickup's shocks had been old, and Riley's skeleton ached from skull to heels.
Fiction book (1997) -
The car would have a smoother ride if it had better shock absorbers installed.
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After the accident, the mechanic recommended replacing the damaged shocks for improved stability.
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The bicycle's shock system helped reduce the impact of bumps on the rough terrain.
Synonyms
3
3.9
A part on a vehicle that reduces bumps when you drive
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
33
4.0
A sudden strong wave of air and energy that moves away from an explosion or impact
- Specialized
10
6.7
A severe, fast allergic reaction causing breathing problems and low blood pressure needing quick treatment
- Specialized
8
5.1
A treatment that uses electric shocks to treat severe mental illness
- Archaic
5
7.5
A severe emotional and physical reaction after a long time in war or heavy fighting
- Specialized
4
5.8
A medical procedure that uses electric shocks to the brain to help severe mental illness
- Specialized
4
7.7
A rare dangerous illness from bacteria causing high fever, rash, low blood pressure and organ problems linked to tampon use
- Literature
4
6.3
A sudden, powerful action that surprises, frightens, and impresses people
- Specialized
1
7.5
A very serious condition when the body loses too much blood or fluid and organs do not get enough blood
- Specialized
1
5.5
A rare dangerous illness from bacteria causing high fever, rash, and low blood pressure, often linked to tampon use
- Specialized
1
6.0
A serious condition in which the heart suddenly cannot pump enough blood to the body and may be life threatening
- Specialized
1
6.0
A condition when blood sugar becomes very low after too much insulin, causing fainting
- Specialized
1
7.2
A severe effect or treatment using too much insulin that causes uncontrolled shaking and coma
- Specialized
A dangerous state where blood does not reach parts of the body because small blood vessels become too wide
- Archaic
A medical treatment from the past that gave injections to cause strong seizures to treat mental illness
- Archaic
A past treatment for mental illness that used large insulin doses to cause fits and coma
- Archaic
A medical treatment that uses large doses of insulin to cause seizures and coma, formerly used for serious mental illness
- Specialized
A condition where blood flow is blocked so organs do not get enough blood
How Effective
- Specialized
2
4.2
- Specialized
20
5.8
- Specialized
11
7.2
67
3.7
Surface Forms
Etymology
A shock (part of a car) is short for 'shock absorber' and is named after the sudden 'shocks' or hits it reduces, so it smooths sharp movement.