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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Where that section of the vehicle used to be there is now a rugged-looking roll bar, to retain structural integrity, as well as a rather spacious bed and a removable soft top in case the weather makes a turn for the worst. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for roll bar 

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Nov. 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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