shock absorber

noun

Meaning

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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Related words

cushion(English)shock(English)air cushion(English)suspension(English)anti-shock body(English)antivibrator(English)air suspension(English)accumulator(English)

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