Definition of shock

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Shock (n.) The sudden convulsion or contraction of the muscles, with the feeling of a concussion, caused by the discharge, through the animal system, of electricity from a charged body..

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Shocking :: Shocking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shoc.
Rejolt :: Rejolt (n.) A reacting jolt or shock; a rebound or recoil.
Frightful :: Frightful (a.) Full of that which causes fright; exciting alarm; impressing terror; shocking; as, a frightful chasm, or tempest; a frightful appearance..
Elastic :: Elastic (a.) Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials; as, elastic spirits; an elastic constitution..
Pooping :: Pooping (n.) The act or shock of striking a vessel's stern by a following wave or vessel.
Earthshock :: Earthshock (n.) An earthquake.
Revolt :: Revolt (n.) To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; -- with at; as, the stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty..
Shockdog :: Shockdog (n.) See 7th Shock, 1..
Rug-headed :: Rug-headed (a.) Having shaggy hair; shock-headed.
Shock :: Shock (n.) A thick mass of bushy hair; as, a head covered with a shock of sandy hair..
Horror :: Horror (n.) A painful emotion of fear, dread, and abhorrence; a shuddering with terror and detestation; the feeling inspired by something frightful and shocking..
Masoola Boat :: Masoola boat () A kind of boat used on the coast of Madras, India. The planks are sewed together with strands of coir which cross over a wadding of the same material, so that the shock on taking the beach through surf is much reduced..
Shog :: Shog (v. t.) To shake; to shock.
Shocked :: Shocked (imp. & p. p.) of Shoc.
Startlingly :: Startle (n.) A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger..
Jar :: "Jar (n.) A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds..
Preparation :: Preparation (n.) The holding over of a note from one chord into the next chord, where it forms a temporary discord, until resolved in the chord that follows; the anticipation of a discordant note in the preceding concord, so that the ear is prepared for the shock. See Suspension..
Amble :: Amble (v. i.) To move somewhat like an ambling horse; to go easily or without hard shocks.
Brush :: Brush (n.) A skirmish; a slight encounter; a shock or collision; as, to have a brush with an enemy..
Heartstricken :: Heartstricken (a.) Shocked; dismayed.
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