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  • noun Alternative spelling of shock wave.

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Examples

  • MESERVE: Cutting-edge technology is on display, including the latest taser innovation called shockwave, which is, in effect, a taser swarm.

    CNN Transcript Jun 6, 2008 2008

  • MESERVE: Cutting edge technology is on display, including the latest taser innovation called shockwave, which is in effect a taser swarm.

    CNN Transcript Jun 6, 2008 2008

  • But his coup has resounded across the blogging universe like a shockwave from a supernova.

    Archive 2005-07-17 Laban 2005

  • I tried a few years ago to do this in shockwave with very limited results.

    Boing Boing: April 10, 2005 - April 16, 2005 Archives 2005

  • But his coup has resounded across the blogging universe like a shockwave from a supernova.

    And With One Bound ... Laban 2005

  • The "shockwave" procedure, which was performed by a foot and ankle specialist in Charlotte, is meant to increase blood flow to the tendon.

    Brian Orakpo out for Jacksonville game Dan Steinberg 2010

  • In addition to a new cinematic trailer, found after the break, some artwork has also been released, highlighting several of the game's features: the Magnet Gun promises hours of physics-based fun; the "shockwave" attack will immobilize enemies in midair for followup with, say, the Magnet Gun; and the Creepers are alien baddies who, once knocked onto the ground, can have their heads stomped in.

    Joystiq 2010

  • In addition to a new cinematic trailer, found after the break, some artwork has also been released, highlighting several of the game's features: the Magnet Gun promises hours of physics-based fun; the "shockwave" attack will immobilize enemies in midair for followup with, say, the Magnet Gun; and the Creepers are alien baddies who, once knocked onto the ground, can have their heads stomped in.

    Joystiq 2010

  • In addition to a new cinematic trailer, found after the break, some artwork has also been released, highlighting several of the game's features: the Magnet Gun promises hours of physics-based fun; the "shockwave" attack will immobilize enemies in midair for followup with, say, the Magnet Gun; and the Creepers are alien baddies who, once knocked onto the ground, can have their heads stomped in.

    Joystiq 2010

  • Announcing reductions in central government spending, including 836 million pounds of savings at the business department, Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Laws said the action is designed to send a "shockwave" through ministries.

    BusinessWeek.com -- 2010

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