shockproofstructure
nounUK /ˈʃɒkpruːf ˈstrʌktʃə/
US /ˈʃɑːkpruːf ˈstrʌktʃər/
A building or object built so it does not break when it gets a big bump.
The new phone case has a shockproof structure that keeps the screen safe when it falls.
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2. A design in which parts are arranged to soak up sudden force or vibration.
Engineers praised the shockproof structure of the bridge after the earthquake.
3. A protective outer shell that guards inner parts from hard hits.
The helmet's shockproof structure saved the rider from a serious injury.
4. A way of putting something together so it can take rough handling without damage.
The shipping box uses a shockproof structure to keep the glass safe in transit.