crumple zone

crumple zone

noun

Definition of CRUMPLE ZONE

: a section of an automobile body designed to absorb the force of an impact in order to protect the passengers

First Known Use of CRUMPLE ZONE

1973

Rhymes with CRUMPLE ZONE

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