protected against damage resulting from anticipated shocks
transitive verb
2.
to protect (timepieces, machinery, etc.) against damage resulting from anticipated shocks
Word origin
[1910–15; shock1 + -proof]This word is first recorded in the period 1910–15. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: carbon cycle, coverage, homeroom, isotope, spotlight-proof is a combining form meaning “resistant, impervious to” that specified by the initialelement. Other words that use the affix -proof include: burglarproof, childproof, waterproof
Examples of 'shockproof' in a sentence
shockproof
Compact 13-megapixel camera is highly affordable, shockproof and waterproof.
The Sun (2014)
It's water-resistant, and soft materials make it shockproof.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The carbon fibre, part- fibreglass construction isn't much shockproof as bombproof.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Surprisingly, his requirements were few: that it be sturdy, shockproof and water resistant.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It's shockproof and can survive half an hour underwater.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Waterproof, dustproof and shockproof cameras can go surfing, potholing, mountain biking or diving.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It's crushproof to the weight of 100kg, waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and scratch-resistant.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
You are an emotional rock for those around you - listening, understanding and shockproof.