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shockproof

[shok-proof]
adjective
  1. Also shock-proof. (of timepieces, machinery, etc.) protected against damage resulting from anticipated shocks.
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verb (used with object)
  1. to protect (timepieces, machinery, etc.) against damage resulting from anticipated shocks.
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Origin of shockproof

First recorded in 1910–15; shock1 + -proof
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British Dictionary definitions for shockproof

shockproof

adjective
  1. capable of absorbing shock without damagea shockproof watch
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