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- US Pronunciation
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- [shok-proof]
- /ˈʃɒkˌpruf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shok-proof]
- /ˈʃɒkˌpruf/
Definitions of shockproof word
- adjective shockproof Also, shock-proof. (of timepieces, machinery, etc.) protected against damage resulting from anticipated shocks. 1
- verb with object shockproof to protect (timepieces, machinery, etc.) against damage resulting from anticipated shocks. 1
- adjective shockproof resistant to impact 1
- transitive verb shockproof protect against damage by shock 1
- adjective shockproof capable of absorbing shock without damage 0
- adjective shockproof able to absorb shock without being damaged 0
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Origin of shockproof
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1910-15; shock1 + -proof
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Parts of speech for Shockproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shockproof popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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