Shock Absorber (Noun)
Meaning
A mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The worn-out shock absorber in the car's suspension system was causing a bumpy ride on the highway.
- The mechanic replaced the old shock absorbers with new ones to improve the vehicle's handling and stability.
- The mountain bike's front fork was equipped with a hydraulic shock absorber to absorb the impact of rough terrain.
- The engineer designed a custom shock absorber for the racing car to minimize the impact of sudden braking and acceleration.
- The off-road vehicle's suspension system relied heavily on its shock absorbers to absorb the energy of sudden impulses from driving on rough terrain.