Shock absorber definition

Shock absorber

Topics Shock absorber Definition

WordNet

noun

(1) A mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

"The old car needed a new set of shocks"

WiktionaryText

Noun

A mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp any sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy; usually consists of a combination of a spring and a dashpot

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