snubber
Energy absorption device
A snubber is a device that dampens or absorbs sudden forces.
In mechanical systems, snubbers cushion shock loads or limit movement—protecting equipment from jarring impacts.
In electrical circuits, snubbers suppress voltage spikes that could damage components.
The word comes from snub in its sense of checking motion abruptly: The hydraulic snubber prevented the pipe from swinging during the earthquake.
Device that stops something
- damperDevice reducing vibration or flow
- dashpotPiston-based motion resistor
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
absorber · retarder · decelerator · restraint · suppressor · stabilizer · attenuator · isolator
Shoe spike for grip
- bollardTraffic-blocking vertical post
- hawserThick nautical tethering rope
- bittShip's mooring post
- fenderProtective wheel housing
mooring · dock · line · rope · chain · winch · anchor · berth
Rapid oscillating movement
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- attenuationGradual intensity reduction
- isolationComplete separation from others
- absorptionProcess of taking in
reduction · deadening · cushioning · buffering · mitigation · dampening · quelling · softening
arrestor
Device that stops something
- damperDevice reducing vibration or flow
- dashpotPiston-based motion resistor
- bufferProtective intermediate space
cushion · absorber · retarder · decelerator · restraint · suppressor · stabilizer · attenuator · isolator · hydraulic
cleat
Shoe spike for grip
fender · mooring · dock · line · rope · chain · winch · anchor · berth · pier
vibration
Rapid oscillating movement
- suppressionForcible prevention or concealment
- attenuationGradual intensity reduction
- isolationComplete separation from others
absorption · reduction · deadening · cushioning · buffering · mitigation · dampening · quelling · softening · moderation
chain
Linked segments forming length
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
- stretchPull to extend
tension · catenary · windlass · chafe · scope · bridle · pendant · breakaway
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- diodeOne-way semiconductor
- capacitorCharge-storing circuit element
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
transient · spike · surge · voltage · arc · suppression · protection · relay · inductor · flyback
snubberamplifier
Signal-strengthening electronic device
booster · energizer · exciter · intensifier · power amplifier
snubberaccelerator
Speed control mechanism
actuator · driver · launcher · propellant · catapult