roof rack

noun

: a frame that is attached to the roof of a vehicle and that is used for holding luggage, bicycles, skis, etc.

Examples of roof rack in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Toyota showed variants all dressed up for both winter and summer action, using a full-size platform roof rack for strapping down gear and cargo, a rear ladder to access the 186-cm-high (73-in) roof, and a side rack for water/fuel canister carry. New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024 The suspect's vehicle was described as a Toyota Highlander, between 2008 and 2013, with a sunroof, roof rack and 5 spoke rims, police said. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 9 Oct. 2024 The roof rack is fitted for skis, and the back tailgate sports a huge bike rack. Outside Online, 19 July 2024 Its slick retro-style livery is offset with loads of useful off-roading gear, too, such as an LED light package, a roof rack and a side ladder and custom wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich K02 tires. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for roof rack 

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“Roof rack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roof%20rack. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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