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roll cage

noun

: a protective framework of metal bars encasing the driver of a vehicle (such as a racing car)

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Off-road machines like the RZR are no longer homemade roll cages with an LS engine installed in them. New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2025 The fuel tank is bigger, or around 145 gallons, which is enormous, and there is a roll cage for safety. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025 Traveller struck her head on the roll cage, breaking her neck. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025 The caller advised to bring ATVs because Lebda was on a red Honda Pioneer with headlights and a roll cage. Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roll cage

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of roll cage was in 1964

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“Roll cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20cage. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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