(music) A genre of rock music typified by elements of theatrical shock value in live performances.

plural of shock absorber

Alternative spelling of shell shock

Alternative spelling of shell shock

The symptoms that can be caused by unexpected loud sounds (an acoustic incident) received through a telephone headset.

plural of shock therapy

plural of shock troop

A military formation created to lead an attack.

any of the diamond-shaped wave patterns that appear in the supersonic exhaust plume of an aerospace propulsion system, such as a supersonic jet engine or rocket, when it is operated in an atmosphere.

(now chiefly ironic) A expression of amazement at something controversial.