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shock⋅proof

[shok-proof]
–adjective
1. Also, shock-proof. (of timepieces, machinery, etc.) protected against damage resulting from anticipated shocks.
–verb (used with object)
2. to protect (timepieces, machinery, etc.) against damage resulting from anticipated shocks.

Origin:
1910–15; shock 1 + -proof
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shock·proof   (shŏk'prōōf')   
adj.  Constructed or designed to withstand blows or jarring.
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