anti-collision

adjective

an·​ti-col·​lis·​ion
ˌan-tē-kə-ˈli-zhən,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-collision (audio)
: used or designed to help prevent collisions between aircraft, ships, etc.
anti-collision lights on airplane wings
an anti-collision system

Examples of anti-collision in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Not to mention that it’s also situated with TSA locks, anti-collision corner guards, four multi-directional spinner wheels, spacious pockets, and so much more. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2024 Questions have also also been raised over the non-deployment of the government’s new anti-collision system Kavach. Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 6 June 2023 The anti-collision system was not in place on the route where Friday’s accident occurred. Bibhudatta Pradhan, Bloomberg.com, 5 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-collision was in 1848

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“Anti-collision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-collision. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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