roll cage

noun

: a protective framework of metal bars encasing the driver of a vehicle (such as a racing car)

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It’s built around a roll cage with multipoint race harnesses and features Fox QS3 internal bypass shocks with rear remote reservoirs and TRD upper control arms to cushion the ride. Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024 Photo : Kalmar Automotive The Kalmar 9×9 features personalized lightweight seats and a hidden roll cage. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024 Out went the radio, air conditioning, rear seats, and even the glovebox lid—in went buckets trimmed in tartan fabric to match the exterior repaint, a half roll cage and harnesses, a fire extinguisher, and a Wevo short-shifter kit. Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024 As well as increased power, the Pacco Gara version comes with a detachable racing roll cage, Sabelt racing harness, additional exterior mirror, period-correct spotlights, tonneau cover, drilled brake discs and brake bias, adjustable dampers and a quicker ratio steering rack. Trinity Francis, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for roll cage 

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of roll cage was in 1964

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“Roll cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roll%20cage. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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