spring shock absorber
1Shock absorber — Gas damper A shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. It is a type of dashpot. Contents …
2shock absorber — Properly called a damper, this is an oil filled device used to control spring oscillation in the suspension system. At least one shock absorber is found at each wheel. See adjustable shocks air shock absorber direct acting shock absorber double… …
3shock absorber — noun a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses (Freq. 1) the old car needed a new set of shocks • Syn: ↑shock, ↑cushion • Derivationally related forms: ↑cushion (for: ↑ …
4shock absorber — shock′ absorb er n. mac a device for damping sudden and rapid motion, as the recoil of a spring mounted object from shock • Etymology: 1905–10 …
5telescopic shock absorber — A tubular spring damper operated by rod and piston; the most common type of shock absorber …
6shock absorber — Mach. a device for damping sudden and rapid motion, as the recoil of a spring mounted object from shock. [1905 10] * * * Device for controlling unwanted motion of a spring mounted vehicle. On an automobile, the springs act as a cushion between… …
7shock absorber — noun A mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp any sudden shock impulse and dissipate kinetic energy; usually consists of a combination of a spring and a dashpot …
8lever-type shock absorber — A spring damper operated by a lever arm from a chassis mounted hydraulic damper unit. Also see telescopic shock absorber …
9spring — Synonyms and related words: Eastertide, Highland fling, Lastex, Maytime, accrue from, adaptability, adolescence, aestival, air mattress, airiness, ambition, anabasis, and jump, appear, arctic, arise, arrive, ascension, ascent, aspiration, autumn …
10spring — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. leap, bound, dart, start; bounce, recoil, rebound; arise, rise; result or derive from; release; detonate; reveal, disclose; bend, twist; slang, release, bail. See liberation. n. leap, bound;… …
