shock absorber

shock absorber
A mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp any sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy; usually consists of a combination of a spring and a dashpot

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  • Shock Absorber — Création 1995 Dates clés 1995 …   Wikipédia en Français

  • shock absorber — shock absorbers also shock absorber N COUNT A shock absorber is a device fitted near the wheels of a car or other vehicle to reduce the effects of travelling over uneven ground. ...a pair of simple rear shock absorbers …   English dictionary

  • shock absorber — ► NOUN ▪ a device for absorbing jolts and vibrations, especially on a vehicle …   English terms dictionary

  • shock absorber — n. a device that absorbs the force of sudden jarring actions; esp., the hydraulic or pneumatic tubes used in the suspension systems of motor vehicles, aircraft, etc …   English World dictionary

  • Shock absorber — Gas damper A shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. It is a type of dashpot. Contents …   Wikipedia

  • shock absorber — Properly called a damper, this is an oil filled device used to control spring oscillation in the suspension system. At least one shock absorber is found at each wheel. See adjustable shocks air shock absorber direct acting shock absorber double… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • shock absorber — noun a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses (Freq. 1) the old car needed a new set of shocks • Syn: ↑shock, ↑cushion • Derivationally related forms: ↑cushion (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • shock absorber — UK [ˈʃɒk əbˌzɔː(r)bə(r)] / US [ˈʃɑk əbˌzɔrbər] noun [countable] Word forms shock absorber : singular shock absorber plural shock absorbers an object fitted to the wheels of a vehicle that makes driving over rough roads more comfortable …   English dictionary

  • shock absorber — A device built into the landing gear of an aircraft to absorb the shock that occurs when the aircraft touches down on landing and during a ground roll to decrease shock in the airframe. The most common form of shock absorber is an oleo (oil and… …   Aviation dictionary

  • shock-absorber — see shock absorber …   English dictionary

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