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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In the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, esteemed restaurateur Hakki Akdeniz of Champion Pizza and Elia on the River has opened Wabi Nori, a high-end sushi and hand roll bar. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 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 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 3 Dec. 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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