a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body | a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle |
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat | |
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses | |
an instance of agitation of the earth's crust | |
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise | |
a sudden jarring impact | |
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally | |
a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field | |
a bushy thick mass (especially hair) | |
(pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor | |