road/ground clearance
noun
: distance above the ground
The car has a road/ground clearance of seven inches.
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No matter the degree of pitch or roll, its frame and bumpers never made contact with the ground, either, thanks to 31- and 30-degree approach and departure angles, respectively, plus an impressive 9.5 inches of ground clearance.
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Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The ground clearance gives everyone great visibility, too.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
This upgrade adds an inch (2.5 cm) of ground clearance on all but the R model, giving more maneuverability and clearance for everyday driving.
—Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Nearly 10 inches of ground clearance and torque aplenty allow the G 580 to scale a 45-degree incline and ford a depth of almost three feet—true off-road chops that let ambitious owners do more than preen at the Equinox valet.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Peter Nelson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The ground clearance gives everyone great visibility, too.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
This upgrade adds an inch (2.5 cm) of ground clearance on all but the R model, giving more maneuverability and clearance for everyday driving.
—Aaron Turpen, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Nearly 10 inches of ground clearance and torque aplenty allow the G 580 to scale a 45-degree incline and ford a depth of almost three feet—true off-road chops that let ambitious owners do more than preen at the Equinox valet.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Road/ground clearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/road%2Fground%20clearance. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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