shocks

Noun

shock (countable and uncountable, plural shocks)

1. (countable) A sudden, heavy impact.
   • The train hit the buffers with a great shock.
   1. (countable, figuratively) Something so surprising that it is stunning.
      • My mother's news was a shock I still haven't recovered from.
   2. (countable) A sudden or violent emotional disturbance.
      • Carl had a shock at what he found.
   3. (countable) An experience that leaves someone shaken; a very surprising, exhilarating or amazing experience.
      • The surprising blast of cold water on my face was a tremendous shock.
   4. (countable) Electric shock, a sudden burst of electrical energy hitting a person or animal.
      • We gave him a couple shocks, but the patient passed away anywway.
   5. (countable) The stimulation of nerves and convulsive contraction of muscles caused by electrical current flowing through a body.

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