shock absorber
also shock-absorber
Word forms: plural shock absorbers
countable noun
A shock absorber is a device fitted near the wheels of a car or other vehicle to reduce the effects of travelling over uneven ground.
...a pair of rear shock absorbers.
shock absorber in British English
noun
any device designed to absorb mechanical shock, esp one fitted to a motor vehicle to damp the recoil of the suspension springs
shock absorber in American English
a device that absorbs the force of sudden jarring actions; esp., the hydraulic or pneumatic tubes used in the suspension systems of motor vehicles, aircraft, etc.
shock absorber in Automotive Engineering
(ʃɒk əbsɔrbər)
Word forms: (regular plural) shock absorbers
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Engine, transmission, and exhaust)
A shock absorber is a device fitted near the wheels of a vehicle to reduce the effects of travelingover uneven ground.
The car is fitted with a pair of rear shock absorbers.
The shock absorber's function is to control, or damp, all bounce.
The car has an adjustable suspension with different shock absorber settings for sportier driving.
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