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- [shok ab-sawr-ber, -zawr-]
- /ʃɒk æbˈsɔr bər, -ˈzɔr-/
- /ʃɒk əbˈsɔːbə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shok ab-sawr-ber, -zawr-]
- /ʃɒk æbˈsɔr bər, -ˈzɔr-/
Definitions of shock absorber words
- noun shock absorber a device for damping sudden and rapid motion, as the recoil of a spring-mounted object from shock. 1
- noun shock absorber makes vehicle ride more smoothly 1
- countable noun shock absorber A shock absorber is a device fitted near the wheels of a car or other vehicle to reduce the effects of travelling over uneven ground. 0
- noun shock absorber any device designed to absorb mechanical shock, esp one fitted to a motor vehicle to damp the recoil of the suspension springs 0
- noun shock absorber a device that absorbs the force of sudden jarring actions; esp., the hydraulic or pneumatic tubes used in the suspension systems of motor vehicles, aircraft, etc. 0
- noun shock absorber A shock absorber is a device fitted near the wheels of a vehicle to reduce the effects of traveling over uneven ground. 0
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Origin of shock absorber
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10
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Parts of speech for Shock absorber
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shock absorber popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
shock absorber usage trend in Literature
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