road/ground clearance
noun
: distance above the ground
The car has a road/ground clearance of seven inches.
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Outdoor Enthusiasts: The 4Runner’s off road capabilities, including its high ground clearance and available 4WD systems, appeal to those who enjoy activities like hiking, camping, and overlanding.
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
Proper ground clearance allows vehicles to overcome obstacles without damage.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Key stats like ground clearance and seat height haven’t been disclosed either.
—New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025
Rivian's latest electric vehicle drives like a sports car, but offers the ground clearance (nearly 15.0 inches) and design of a true off-road vehicle without sacrificing any luxury materials or tech for capability.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 July 2025
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Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2025
Proper ground clearance allows vehicles to overcome obstacles without damage.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
Key stats like ground clearance and seat height haven’t been disclosed either.
—New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025
Rivian's latest electric vehicle drives like a sports car, but offers the ground clearance (nearly 15.0 inches) and design of a true off-road vehicle without sacrificing any luxury materials or tech for capability.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for road/ground clearance
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“Road/ground clearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/road%2Fground%20clearance. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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