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shock absorber

The correct spelling is shock absorber.

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noun

Say it like: Sho-k a-bso-rbe-r

The correct spelling is shock absorber. 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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noun

  1. 1.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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