shock absorber

noun, Machinery

a device for damping sudden and rapid motion, as the recoil of a spring-mounted object from shock.

Origin

1905-10

Examples from the web for shock absorber

The inner suspension system is designed as a shock absorber.
Provide chain hold down, spring-tension pulley and shock absorber.
The subcutaneous tissue also acts as a shock absorber.
Due to the limited elasticity of the web lanyard, fall protection without the use of a shock absorber is not recommended.
These bills are equipped with a special shock absorber that prevents injury to the brain.

British Dictionary definitions for shock absorber

noun

any device designed to absorb mechanical shock, esp one fitted to a motor vehicle to damp the recoil of the suspension springs