shockproof

adjective

shock·​proof ˈshäk-ˌprüf How to pronounce shockproof (audio)
1
: incapable of being shocked
2
a
: resistant to damage by shock
b
: unlikely to cause shock : protectively insulated
a shockproof switch

Examples of shockproof in a Sentence

The watch is supposed to be waterproof and shockproof.
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The exterior of the case is covered with a waterproof, shockproof material, while the interior is fully-lined with flexible padding that protects your devices from damage due to dropping. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024 The shockproof, anti-scratch cover reminds them of their favorite old-school gaming console. Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024 And eventually, proxies crumble, because (as Machiavelli wrote five centuries ago, about mercenaries and auxiliaries) nothing is as shockproof and reliable as a state army composed of citizens whose interests match your own. Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024 The 360° rotatable ring stand is compatible with MagSafe and is SGS-certified with military-grade shockproof protection. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shockproof 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of shockproof was in 1862

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“Shockproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shockproof. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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shockproof

adjective
shock·​proof ˈshäk-ˌprüf How to pronounce shockproof (audio)
1
: incapable of being shocked
2
a
: resistant to damage by shock
b
: unlikely to cause shock
a shockproof switch
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