shockproof

adj, verb — 3 senses

shockproof

adj

Etymology From shock + -proof.

1

Made sturdily enough to withstand knocks and shocks without being damaged.

  • My shockproof watch stood up to everything it reasonably could be expected to and kept ticking; but dropping it down an elevator shaft is asking too much.
2

Protected from imparting electric shocks.

shockproof

verb

Etymology From shock + -proof.

1

To protect from imparting electric shocks.

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