shock absorber

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shock absorber 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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cushion shock air cushion suspension anti-shock body antivibrator air suspension accumulator hard stop debooster autostabilizer quickshifter moderator brake shock stall spoiler

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