shock absorption

collocation in English

meaningsofshockandabsorption

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shock
noun
uk
/ʃɒk/us
/ʃɑːk/
(the emotional or physical reaction to) a sudden, unexpected, and usually unpleasant event ...
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absorption
noun[U]
uk
/əbˈzɔːp.ʃən/us
/əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən/
the process of taking something into ...
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(Definition ofshockandabsorptionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Bull bars stiffen the fronts of vehicles and destroy the vital controlledshockabsorptionthat is designed into vehicle fronts.
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Rubber dampers provideshockabsorption, and hydraulic brakes are used for wheel braking.
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With a mid/forefoot strike, loading of the gastro-soleus complex fromshockabsorptionwill serve to aid in plantar flexion from midstance to toe-off.
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The steel landing gear was fastened to the wing and used rubber doughnuts in compression forshockabsorption.
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The onlyshockabsorptionwas in the flexibility of the planks.
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Wrestling is conducted on a padded mat that must have excellentshockabsorption, tear resistance, and compression qualities.
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The hardness of the tires and the minimalist approach taken toshockabsorptionmade the cars strikingly uncomfortable.
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Articular cartilage covers the concave area of acetabulum, providing more stability andshockabsorption.
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The onlyshockabsorptioncomes from the tires themselves.
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Furthermore, a longer wheelbase makes for a frame that is less rigid vertically, improvingshockabsorption.
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These cycling gloves now have far more padding to increaseshockabsorptionand overall comfort.
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This elastomeric property in metallic microlattices furthermore results in efficientshockabsorption.
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These include grinding brakes, rough idle (often caused by the need for a tune-up), or poorshockabsorption.
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This is due to forces from a heel strike traveling through bones forshockabsorptionrather than being absorbed by muscles.
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The hooves are also important structures, providing support, traction andshockabsorption, and containing structures which provide blood flow through the lower leg.
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Some power lifters find wrestling shoes to be useful when lifting because of how littleshockabsorptionthey provide.
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The labrum lines the circumference of the acetabulum to provide stability andshockabsorption.
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Finally, back country sleds have foam pads glued for the sledder to kneel on forshockabsorption.
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However, some sources suggest this behavior can be exploited purposely forshockabsorption.
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