electric shock
noun
electric shocks
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pluralof electric shock.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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There are days when they feel mild electric shocks when turning their heads.
From Salon ● Jun. 14, 2026
During the worst geomagnetic storm on record, in 1859, bright auroras were seen as far south as Panama -- and telegraph operators around the world were given electric shocks.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Product designers are coming up with novel ways to rouse deep sleepers that border on diabolical, including clocks that deliver 300-volt electric shocks and donate snoozers’ money to charity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
Every night when Carol McGachie went to bed she felt like she was being hit by electric shocks.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2024
Clara grew like a wild plant, despite the recommendations of Dr. Cuevas, who had brought from Europe the novel idea of cold baths and electric shocks for the treatment of the insane.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
