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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
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There are also four-point harnesses and an aluminum roll bar for added safety.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2023
And the four-speed manual transmission and factory roll bar are reminders that this car was meant for motoring purists.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
Body reinforcements and the addition of elements like a roll bar—which automatically pops up in the unlikely event of impending rollovers—add a total of 185 pounds to the Roma Spider.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2023
His vehicle was transformed from a street Cobra to a Dragonsnake race car with new rear-fender flares, American Racing wheels, drag slicks, a chrome roll bar, Sun tachometer and chassis tweaks, Shelby American said.
—Detroit Free Press, 5 June 2023
The newcomer also features high side arches and roll bars that taper toward the stern to create the aerodynamic feel of an aircraft.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023
The finished structure is so strong that steel roll bars are unnecessary.
—Ray Hutton, Car and Driver, 18 Aug. 2023
The roll bar anchors three-point belts for the driver and front passenger (the rear seat also offers three-pointers); dual airbags are fitted as well.
—Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 27 July 2023
The first timepiece’s body was basically a chassis with two roll bars just like those found on the Can Am race car.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1948, in the meaning defined above
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“Roll bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20bar. Accessed 10 Jun. 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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