(electric) shock
41Electric telegraph — Electric E*lec tric ([ e]*l[e^]k tr[i^]k), Electrical E*lec tric*al ([ e]*l[e^]k tr[i^]*kal), a. [L. electrum amber, a mixed metal, Gr. h lektron; akin to hle ktwr the beaming sun, cf. Skr. arc to beam, shine: cf. F. [ e]lectrique. The name came… …
42shock — Ⅰ. shock [1] ► NOUN 1) a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience, or the resulting feeling. 2) an acute medical condition associated with a fall in blood pressure, caused by loss of blood, severe burns, sudden emotional stress, etc. 3) …
43Shock — may refer to:Medical conditions*Shock (circulatory), a circulatory medical emergency *Acute stress reaction, often termed shock by laypersons, a psychological condition in response to terrifying events *Post traumatic stress disorder, a long term …
44Shock therapy — or shock treatment may refer to: A form of aversion therapy in which an electric shock is used as a negative stimulus Electroconvulsive therapy, or electroshock, a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in anaesthetized… …
45shock|proof — «SHOK PROOF», adjective. 1. capable of withstanding or resisting shock: »a shockproof watch. 2. safe from electric shock: »The heating pad is waterproof, shockproof…and will not overheat (Newsweek) …
46electric fence — ► NOUN ▪ a fence through which an electric current can be passed, giving an electric shock to any person or animal touching it …
47electric convulsive therapy — electric shock therapy electroconvulsive t …
48Shock collar — The term shock collar is used to describe an electronic training aid developed to deliver an electrical signal through contact points attached to a dog collar. While similar systems are available for other animals, the most common are the collars …
49Electric fence — An electric fence is a barrier that uses electric shocks to deter animals or people from crossing a boundary. The voltage of the shock may have effects ranging from uncomfortable, to painful or even lethal. Most electric fencing is used today for …
50shock — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 extreme surprise ADJECTIVE ▪ awful (esp. BrE), big, considerable (esp. BrE), dreadful (esp. BrE), great, huge, major, massive, nasty …
