shockproof

shockproof
/shok"proohf'/, adj.
1. Also, shock-proof. (of timepieces, machinery, etc.) protected against damage resulting from anticipated shocks.
v.t.
2. to protect (timepieces, machinery, etc.) against damage resulting from anticipated shocks.
[1910-15; SHOCK1 + -PROOF]

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