Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Constructed or designed to withstand blows or jarring.

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  • adjective Made sturdily enough to withstand knocks and shocks without being damaged.
  • adjective Protected from imparting electric shocks.
  • verb transitive To protect from imparting electric shocks.

Etymologies

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shock +‎ -proof

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Examples

  • It's Stylus SW series -- which claims to be "shockproof," "waterproof," and "freezeproof," -- have provided Ed Baig and me amble opportunity for torture tests this year on our Talking Tech web video show.

    Trying out a tappable, glove-proof camera 2008

  • As for "shockproof," it can withstand a fall from three feet (which will definitely be a nice feature to those with shaky hands), and in terms of waterproof, it can go underwater at a depth of 16 feet.

    Gadgetell 2009

  • As for "shockproof," it can withstand a fall from three feet (which will definitely be a nice feature to those with shaky hands), and in terms of waterproof, it can go underwater at a depth of 16 feet.

    Gadgetell 2009

  • As for "shockproof," it can withstand a fall from three feet (which will definitely be a nice feature to those with shaky hands), and in terms of waterproof, it can go underwater at a depth of 16 feet.

    Gadgetell 2009

  • As for "shockproof," it can withstand a fall from three feet (which will definitely be a nice feature to those with shaky hands), and in terms of waterproof, it can go underwater at a depth of 16 feet.

    Gadgetell 2009

  • As for "shockproof," it can withstand a fall from three feet (which will definitely be a nice feature to those with shaky hands), and in terms of waterproof, it can go underwater at a depth of 16 feet.

    Gadgetell 2009

  • The 1080p Playsport Zx5 $150, kodak.com is shockproof, dustproof and waterproof up to 10 feet—perfect for those activities where a smartphone would be ruined, like scuba diving, snowboarding or cannonballing into hotel pools.

    Finding a New Flip 2011

  • Over the years, we've had lots of fun putting Olympus's Tough camera series through various torture tests -- to see just how waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof these cams really were.

    Past Tech Trends & Products: Technology Live Archive 2010

  • At CES, Olympus unveiled the TG-310 and TG-610, the latest additions to the waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof line of cameras.

    CES 2011: Olympus's new Tough cameras can do 3D with one lens 2011

  • I love my children, they keep me entertained and have rendered me shockproof!

    Stuff My Wife Says That Disturbs Her Co-Workers Tyler 2009

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