roll bar

noun

: an overhead metal bar on an automobile that is designed to protect the occupant in case of a rollover

Examples of roll bar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There, it was painted black, fitted with a roll bar, big Halibrand wheels, a hood scoop, and chrome quick-jack mounts front and rear. 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 See all Example Sentences for roll bar 

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Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of roll bar was in 1948

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“Roll bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20bar. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

roll bar

noun
: an overhead metal bar in an automobile that is designed to protect riders in case the automobile overturns
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