shockproof

[shok-proof]

adjective

Also shock-proof. (of timepieces, machinery, etc.) protected against damage resulting from anticipated shocks.

verb (used with object)

to protect (timepieces, machinery, etc.) against damage resulting from anticipated shocks.

Origin of shockproof

First recorded in 1910–15; shock¹ + -proof

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British Dictionary definitions for shockproof

shockproof

adjective

capable of absorbing shock without damagea shockproof watch

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