English dictionary
shock
/S//A/k/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Bushy; shaggy; as, a <i>shock</i> hair.
Source: webster1913
noun
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the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
ExamplesHe was numb with shock.
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the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
ExamplesThe armies met in the shock of battle.
Synonyms impactSource: WordNet 3.0
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a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
ExamplesSubjects received a small electric shock when they made the wrong response.
Electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks.
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(pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor
ExamplesLoss of blood is an important cause of shock.
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an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
ExamplesThe first shock of the earthquake came shortly after noon while workers were at lunch.
Synonyms seismic disturbanceSource: WordNet 3.0
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an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
ExamplesIt came as a shock to learn that he was injured.
Synonyms blowSource: WordNet 3.0
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a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
ExamplesCorn is bound in small sheaves and several sheaves are set up together in shocks.
Whole fields of wheat in shock.
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a bushy thick mass (especially hair)
ExamplesHe had an unruly shock of black hair.
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a sudden jarring impact
ExamplesAll the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers.
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a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
ExamplesThe old car needed a new set of shocks.
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A pile or assemblage of sheaves of grain, as wheat, rye, or the like, set up in a field, the sheaves varying in number from twelve to sixteen; a stook.
Source: webster1913
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A quivering or shaking which is the effect of a blow, collision, or violent impulse; a blow, impact, or collision; a concussion; a sudden violent impulse or onset.
Source: webster1913
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A dog with long hair or shag; -- called also <i>shockdog</i>.
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verb
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surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
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strike with disgust or revulsion
ExamplesThe scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends.
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strike with horror or terror
ExamplesThe news of the bombing shocked her.
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collide violently
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collect or gather into shocks
ExamplesShock grain.
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subject to electrical shocks
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inflict a trauma upon
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To collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook; as, to <i>shock</i> rye.
Source: webster1913
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To be occupied with making shocks.
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To give a shock to; to cause to shake or waver; hence, to strike against suddenly; to encounter with violence.
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To meet with a shock; to meet in violent encounter.
Source: webster1913
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To subject to the action of an electrical discharge so as to cause a more or less violent depression or commotion of the nervous system.
Source: webster1913