(electric) shock
51shock — shock1 shockable, adj. shockability, n. shockedness, n. shocklike, adj. /shok/, n. 1. a sudden and violent blow or impact; collision. 2. a sudden or violent disturbance or commotion: the shock of battle. 3. a sudden or violent disturbance of the… …
52electric — adj. & n. adj. 1 of, worked by, or charged with electricity; producing or capable of generating electricity. 2 causing or charged with sudden and dramatic excitement (the news had an electric effect; the atmosphere was electric). n. 1 an electric …
53electric eel — an eellike, freshwater fish, Electrophorus electricus, found in the Amazon and Orinoco rivers and tributaries, sometimes over 6 ft. (1.8 m) long, capable of emitting strong electric discharges. [1785 95] * * * Eel shaped South American fish… …
54shock — shock1 [ ʃak ] noun *** ▸ 1 surprise from something bad ▸ 2 something that surprises you ▸ 3 being weak and cold ▸ 4 electric flow in body ▸ 5 very thick hair ▸ 6 vehicle s shock absorber 1. ) singular or uncount the feeling of being very… …
55shock — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a violent collision, impact, tremor, etc. 2 a sudden and disturbing effect on the emotions, physical reactions, etc. (the news was a great shock). 3 an acute state of prostration following a wound, pain, etc., esp. when much blood …
56shock — Synonyms and related words: AC arc, Poulsen arc, abscess, accident, ache, aching, agitate, ague, amplify, anaphylactic shock, anemia, ankylosis, anoxia, aperiodic discharge, apnea, appall, appulse, arc, arc column, arc discharge, asphyxiation,… …
57shock — 1 noun 1 SHOCKING EVENT/SITUATION (countable usually singular) an unexpected and unpleasant event, situation, or piece of news that surprises and upsets you: It was a real shock to hear that the factory would have to close. | come as a shock (=be …
58shock — I UK [ʃɒk] / US [ʃɑk] noun Word forms shock : singular shock plural shocks *** 1) [singular/uncountable] the feeling of being very surprised by something bad that happens unexpectedly Jessica s face was blank with shock. News of the murder left… …
59electric — /i lek trik/, adj. 1. pertaining to, derived from, produced by, or involving electricity: an electric shock. 2. producing, transmitting, or operated by electric currents: an electric bell; electric cord. 3. electrifying; thrilling; exciting;… …
60shock — 01. The news of the death of her father came as a terrible [shock] to her. 02. We need to fix our toaster. I got an electric [shock] when I tried to plug it in this morning. 03. The news of the minister s arrest for drunken driving was quite… …
