Shockproof definition

shŏkpro͝of
The definition of shockproof is someone who is not easily surprised or shocked, or items that are not easily broken when dropped.

An electronic item that has been designed to withstand being dropped is an example of an item that would be described as shockproof.

A high school teacher who has seen a lot of strange behavior in the many years of his teaching and doesn't get surprised easily is an example of someone who is shockproof.

adjective
0
0
Constructed or designed to withstand blows or jarring.
adjective
0
0
Able to absorb shock without being damaged.

A shockproof watch.

adjective
0
0
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.

adjective
0
0
Protected from imparting electric shocks.
adjective
0
0
Advertisement
To protect from imparting electric shocks.
verb
0
0

Origin of shockproof

  • shock +"Ž -proof

    From Wiktionary

Shockproof Sentence Examples

  • Thanks to its water and shockproof design, the high-performance µ 720 SW is optimally protected against the wear-and-tear of everyday use.

  • The only thing I did notice was that it got rather hot sitting in my tank bag with the shockproof casing on.

  • The sporty Stylus 850 SW features a sleek metal body that is waterproof to 10 feet, shockproof, and freezeproof.

  • It's waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof design makes it incredibly tough.

More sentences

Also Mentioned In

Words near shockproof in the Dictionary