Definitions
of shock
1. [n] - (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells 2. [n] - a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry 3. [n] - a bushy thick mass (especially hair) 4. [n] - an instance of agitation of the earth's crust 5. [n] - an unpleasant or disappointing surprise 6. [n] - the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat 7. [v] - strike with disgust or revulsion 8. [v] - surprise greatly 9. [v] - strike with horror or terror 10. [v] - collide violently 11. [v] - collect or gather into shocks 12. [v] - subject to electrical shocks
Quotes
- Example use of the word shock1. the armies met in the shock of battle 2. it came as a shock to learn that he was injured 3. the first shock of the earthquake came shortly after noon while workers were at lunch 4. he had an unruly shock of black hair 5. stalks of Indian corn set up in a field 6. corn is bound in small sheeves and several sheeves are set up together in shocks 7. whole fields of wheat in shock 8. characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor 9. loss of blood is an important cause of shock 10. shock grain 11. The news of the bombing shocked her 12. knock someone's socks off 13. The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
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