roll bar
noun
: an overhead metal bar on an automobile that is designed to protect the occupant in case of a rollover
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There, it was painted black, fitted with a roll bar, big Halibrand wheels, a hood scoop, and chrome quick-jack mounts front and rear.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 July 2024
Although the Jeep, shown to a reporter in cellphone photos, is looking poorly, Wesley suffered not a scratch, thanks to the roll bar built into his vehicle's roof, and to his seat belt, said his wife, Dawn Smith.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2024
The Bentley and Sport modes have noticeably different driving manners, too, in part thanks to 48 V active roll bars front and rear, together with air springs and two-valve dampers.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 28 May 2024
There are also four-point harnesses and an aluminum roll bar for added safety.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 22 July 2024
Although the Jeep, shown to a reporter in cellphone photos, is looking poorly, Wesley suffered not a scratch, thanks to the roll bar built into his vehicle's roof, and to his seat belt, said his wife, Dawn Smith.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 1 July 2024
The Bentley and Sport modes have noticeably different driving manners, too, in part thanks to 48 V active roll bars front and rear, together with air springs and two-valve dampers.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 28 May 2024
There are also four-point harnesses and an aluminum roll bar for added safety.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
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“Roll bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20bar. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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