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shockproof


shock·proof

adj \ˈshäk-ˌprüf\

Definition of SHOCKPROOF

1
: incapable of being shocked
2
a : resistant to damage by shock b : unlikely to cause shock : protectively insulated <a shockproof switch>

Examples of SHOCKPROOF

  1. The watch is supposed to be waterproof and shockproof.

First Known Use of SHOCKPROOF

1911

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