Sentences with phrase «as a shock absorber»

Contained within the automatic's torque converter is an Electronically Modulated Converter Clutch (EMCC) designed act as a shock absorber for harsh shifting.

Even though China has consistently run significant trade surpluses with Canada, it has acted as a shock absorber for Canada during and after the 2008 recession.

The menisci act as shock absorbers between the femur and tibia.

Our recent survey in partnership with Relate, The Way We Are Now 2014, found that even in today's fast - paced and ever - changing world, relationships still act as shock absorbers when times are hard as well as helping us to achieve our goals.

So if you are hoping your bond holdings will act as a shock absorber during times of volatility, it is worth reviewing your particular holdings to make sure they are positioned to play the role you hope they will.

The digital and metacarpal pads work as shock absorbers and help protect the bones and joints in the foot.

The intervertebral disc functions as a shock absorber in between each vertebral body (individual bones of the spine).

The 3 in 1 membrane can be thought of as a shock absorber as well as added moisture barrier.

MEMA's annual analysis of U.S. automotive maintenance, Market Analysis of Replacement Rates of U.S. Automotive Parts 2001, shows there have been declines not only in tune - ups but associated parts, such as distributor caps, ignition wires and spark plugs — and discretionary maintenance such as shock absorber replacement.

The discs serve as shock absorbers in the spine and keep the vertebrae in place.

Thankfully, your credit card can be used as a shock absorber of sorts for your personal finances.

Chevy execs hinted that there may be a Z71 option package to come, hopefully with some attention paid to low - hanging body pieces as well as the shock absorbers.

Regional exchange rates have become more flexible in recent years, and have played a greater role as shock absorber,» AMRO said in its flagship ASEAN +3 Regional Economic Outlook 2018 report.

If a stroller has shock absorbing feature then both your baby and your hands will be safe as the shock absorber will take all of the pressure.

It also explains why 2019 can arrive this early in a country that should concern itself with exiting completely from recession and diversifying its productive base as shock absorbers for the down swings of commodity prices.

Using our core during jumping and running can also protect our back and joints by acting as shock absorbers from the impact generated from these types of activities upon hitting the ground.

Barefoot or zero heel shoes force us to use our foot more as a shock absorber, the way the big Chief upstairs built us to use it.

Heels act as shock absorbers so when you're working on the hard ground, they will protect your heels from getting damaged.

Squeaky brakes, spines as shock absorbers, no roll - down windows, yet perfection on a closed circuit.

More than anything, our research showed that strong relationships act as shock absorbers through life's many challenges and remain central to our overall well - being and sense of self - worth.

Not only does it insulate, it also provides cushioning, acts as a shock absorber protecting the actual floor itself, and as a sound barrier between floors.»

So if you are hoping your bond holdings will act as a shock absorber during times of volatility, it is worth reviewing your particular holdings to make sure they are positioned to play the role you hope they will.

But as they moved out of the trees and began walking upright on the ground in the past 5 million years or so, the foot had to become more stable, and bit by bit, the big toe, which was no longer opposable, aligned itself with the other toes and our ancestors developed an arch to work as a shock absorber.

Almost everyone will eventually develop some degree of osteoarthritis (OA), which is caused by the wear and tear on the cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between bones.

Covers all required maintenance, including wear items such as shock absorbers, engine belts, hoses and hose clamps, brake pads and lining, wiper blades and spark plugs (except CA).

Not only are these types of covers grippier, they serve as shock absorbers to reduce high - frequency vibrations transmitted through the steering wheel.

It seems that, even in today's fast - paced and ever - changing world, relationships still act as shock absorbers when times are hard and also help us to achieve our goals.

Equity funds give the best long - term growth potential, while bond funds act as shock absorbers for a portfolio to help offset the impact of market declines and volatility.

The concept of money back home loans acts as a shock absorber in the turbulent economy.

There are no traditional shocks on this frame, but the frame itself acts as a shock absorber as it flexes over bumps in the road.

The particular cartilage acts as a shock absorber and a smooth gliding surface for bones within the joint.

A: There's no question that the exchange rate acts as a shock absorber, it facilitates adjustment.

When they hit bumps in the road or trail, bent elbows act as shock absorbers.

Inspired by the wings of bats, Ifju built a carbon fiber skeleton covered with a latex membrane that pacifies gusts by acting as a shock absorber.

«They seem to be acting as shock absorbers» to protect the surrounding bones from damage, Rayfield says.

Microstructured materials are often used for insulation or as shock absorbers.

It acts as a shock absorber, slowing down chemical production in a cell before it reaches toxic levels and scaling it back up when the coast is clear.

A pair of Z - CoiLs may look a little goofy, but the steel springs beneath the heels act as shock absorbers that can, say the manufacturers, reduce the pain of ailments from arthritis to heel spurs.

She modeled bone stress (above) and found that elastic tissue between plates of bone in T. rex's 4 1/2 - foot - long skull acted as a shock absorber, allowing the creature to bite down on prey with an intensity that would crack the skull of most animals.

In between each of these bones are flat, round disks with a tough, flexible outer exterior and a soft, jelly - like center that act as shock absorbers when walking or running.

This region is characterized by a spiraling arrangement of mineralized fiber layers that act as shock absorber.

This portion of the club acts as a shock absorber.

It works as a shock absorber, and helps to even up the distribution of weight along the whole spine.

Your triceps protect your elbow joints by acting as shock absorbers, lessening stress whenever your elbows are forced to flex suddenly, such as in breaking your fall in football or bracing yourself when mountain biking.

Cartilage in the joints, called articular cartilage, acts as a shock absorber to cushion the blows of daily wear and tear.

The meniscus is a C - shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber between your shinbone and thighbone.

Intervertebral discs separate the bones of the spine (or vertebrae) and their function is to act as shock absorbers for the spine and allow movement.

The heels should act as shock absorbers to prevent more damage to your foot.