shock absorber
Vehicle bounce dampener
A shock absorber is a device that dampens jolts and vibrations, most commonly in vehicle suspensions.
Springs alone would let a car bounce repeatedly after hitting a bump; shock absorbers convert that kinetic energy into heat, smoothing the ride.
The term extends to anything that cushions impact: The emergency fund served as a shock absorber against unexpected expenses.
Proud, showy gait
- coiloverCombined spring-shock suspension unit
- damperDevice reducing vibration or flow
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- hydraulicRelating to pressurized liquids
gas-filled · telescopic · bushing · mount · control arm · chassis · aftermarket · adjustable
Walks with swagger
- coiloverCombined spring-shock suspension unit
- leaf springLayered metal suspension component
- air rideVehicle suspension using pressurized bags
- multilinkSeries of connected elements
independent suspension · anti-roll bar · subframe · knuckle · axle · linkage · travel · compression
Rapid oscillating movement
- attenuationGradual intensity reduction
- dampeningReducing or wetting slightly
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
frequency · amplitude · decay · compression · extension · valving · fluid · viscosity
Illegal payment for services
- springbackElastic return to shape
- snapbackSudden return to position
- blowbackUnintended negative consequences
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
elasticity · return · recovery · counterforce · response · jerk · jolt · impact
strut
Proud, showy gait
- coiloverCombined spring-shock suspension unit
- damperDevice reducing vibration or flow
- springRecoiling metal spiral
hydraulic · gas-filled · telescopic · bushing · mount · control arm · chassis · aftermarket · adjustable · ride quality
struts
Walks with swagger
- coiloverCombined spring-shock suspension unit
- leaf springLayered metal suspension component
- air rideVehicle suspension using pressurized bags
multilink · independent suspension · anti-roll bar · subframe · knuckle · axle · linkage · travel · compression · rebound
vibration
Rapid oscillating movement
- attenuationGradual intensity reduction
- dampeningReducing or wetting slightly
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
resonance · frequency · amplitude · decay · compression · extension · valving · fluid · viscosity · resistance
kickback
Illegal payment for services
- springbackElastic return to shape
- snapbackSudden return to position
- blowbackUnintended negative consequences
resilience · elasticity · return · recovery · counterforce · response · jerk · jolt · impact · force
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- equilibriumState of balance
- steadinessState of being constant
- firmnessResistance to deformation
control · handling · cornering · body roll · dive · squat · leveling · support · traction · grip
- vibrationoscillation, resonance, frequency response, natural frequency, harmonic motion
- car partsengine, steering wheel, brake, seats, tires
- mechanical partsgears, levers, pulleys, bearings, springs
- classic car partscarburetor, distributor, spark plug, spark plugs, radiator
- inline skatingwheels, bearings, rollerblading, boot, brake
- laundry partsagitator, drum, motor, pump, drain pump
shock absorberspring
Recoiling metal spiral
coil spring · solid axle · resonator · amplifier · direct drive
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