electric shock

noun

1. shock ¹( def 6 ).

electric shock

noun

1. the physiological reaction, characterized by pain and muscular spasm, to the passage of an electric current through the body. It can affect the respiratory system and heart rhythm Sometimes shortened toshock

Word History and Origins

Origin of electric shock¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Among them is electrofishing, where power generators and batteries are used to create ripples of electric shock in the water to stun fish.

From Ozy

Metro’s safety culture came under scrutiny Tuesday as investigators disclosed that track workers were left vulnerable to train traffic or electric shock and other employees feared reprisal for raising concerns about safety.

From Washington Post

Multiple studies have found that many people prefer to literally give themselves electric shocks rather than be bored.

From Popular-Science

The researchers also examined how mice feel each other’s fear in experiments where mice saw other mice receive an electric shock.

From Science News

The researchers decided to pair this smell with a mild electric shock, and the mice quickly learned to freeze in anticipation.

From Singularity Hub 

Michael remembers the feeling of the whip against his thighs, “like an electric shock.”

From The Daily Beast

Jones had Ricky Gervais administer electric shock to him during a segment.

From The Daily Beast

It was like an electric shock to a group of editors operating in the bleary haze of jet lag, pasta, and fashion overabundance.

From The Daily Beast

A live wire had connected with the metal bars of the house, and the electric shock was burning Lysondya's leg.

From The Daily Beast

Like an electric shock, the well-known chords of the Tragala aroused his hearers—every one crowded round the singer.

From Project Gutenberg

At the sound Armand recoiled, as at an electric shock, and seized my hand with such force as to give me pain.

From Project Gutenberg

An electric shock passed round the table; there was a gleam in every eye, even in those of the servants.

From Project Gutenberg

She caught hold of him and clung to him; he could feel, like an electric shock, the thrill of her excitement.

From Project Gutenberg

The deep, angry words thrilled through every one like an electric shock.

From Project Gutenberg