shockproofingn.
/ˈʃɒkpruːfɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈʃɑkˌprufɪŋ/ The action or process of rendering something shockproof; that which renders something shockproof.Recorded earliest as a modifier.
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the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > [noun] > giving protection or proof against something
shock resistance1878
shock absorbing1908
shockproofing1924
1924 Hardware Age 7 Feb. 194/1 The new type 110 receiver..incorporates..shock-proofing tube sockets to eliminate foreign, mechanical noises.
1952 H. R. Clauser Pract. Radiogr. for Industry iii. 37 Shockproofing of x-ray tubes can be done by enclosing the tube in a casing which is at ground potential.
2007 Ledger (Lakeland, Florida) 15 Apr. E3/3 Shockproofing and a thick clip for attaching the watch to clothing are part of its design.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2022).
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