shock-resistant structure
noun phraseUK /ˈʃɒk rɪˌzɪstənt ˈstrʌktʃə/
US /ˈʃɑːk rɪˌzɪstənt ˈstrʌktʃər/
A building or object made so it does not break when it gets a hard bump.
The phone case is a shock-resistant structure that keeps the phone safe when it falls.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A design in which parts are built to absorb sudden force without damage.
Engineers tested the shock-resistant structure of the helmet by dropping it from a height.
3. A protective outer shell that guards the inside from hard hits.
The shipping box has a shock-resistant structure with foam padding around the fragile vase.
4. A building frame made to stay standing during earthquakes or strong vibrations.
The new bridge uses a shock-resistant structure to survive tremors.