Definitions
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- adjective having the capacity to absorb the energy of an impact
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Examples
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Brad Fire Cloud says he dreams of power tools with shock-absorbent grips.
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It provides shock-absorbent padding for the body and an insulating layer to conserve heat.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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It provides shock-absorbent padding for the body and an insulating layer to conserve heat.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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It provides shock-absorbent padding for the body and an insulating layer to conserve heat.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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So when her workday was finished Janet took off her lightweight casual slip-ons and got the running shoes out of her locker, a pair of firm padded sneakers with shock-absorbent midsoles and a supple and confident feel.
Underworld Don Delillo 2008
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Lightweight, shock-absorbent EVA midsoles cushion every step
REVIEW: Ahnu Bridge sneakers for kids GreenFertility 2008
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Water-resistant and shock-absorbent, the cases can guard as well on sand as they can on asphalt.
Beach Wear 2008
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So when her workday was finished Janet took off her lightweight casual slip-ons and got the running shoes out of her locker, a pair of firm padded sneakers with shock-absorbent midsoles and a supple and confident feel.
Underworld Don Delillo 2008
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So when her workday was finished Janet took off her lightweight casual slip-ons and got the running shoes out of her locker, a pair of firm padded sneakers with shock-absorbent midsoles and a supple and confident feel.
Underworld Don Delillo 2008
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Packed close, there were nearly a hundred of them nested by the shock-absorbent stuff.
The Door Through Space Marion Zimmer Bradley 1964
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