anti-roll

adjective

an·​ti-roll
ˌan-tē-ˈrōl,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-roll (audio)
variants or less commonly antiroll
: designed or serving to reduce vehicular roll
an anti-roll device

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New chassis, new electronic architecture, smart ionizer Bentley mode is the default setting, or the driver can choose the Comfort setting, which loosens the anti-roll bars and electronic stability control for a looser ride. Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024 High-rebound cushioning in the sole pairs with anti-roll and lateral rigidity to offer a springy but stable ride, and the flexible, lightweight insole provides lift without feeling too hard on the foot. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Sep. 2024 Drive goes to all four wheels via a two-speed transmission, and the vehicle comes with carbon-ceramic brakes, active anti-roll bars, and rear-axle steering as standard. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 20 July 2024 Those hydraulic connections eliminate any need for weighty anti-roll bars, and almost magically suppress body roll, pitch, and dive. Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anti-roll 

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-roll was in 1915

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“Anti-roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-roll. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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