crashproof
Americanadjective
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(of a vehicle) resistant to damage and as safe as possible for the occupants in the event of a crash.
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that cannot be smashed or broken.
Etymology
Origin of crashproof
Example Sentences
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Farhad: Now, none of this means they’ll be crashproof anytime soon, and we’ll most likely see many more deaths in cars driven by computers.
From New York Times
Such a portfolio is not crashproof, but it’s crash-resistant.
From Forbes
Fast, crashproof, simple, attractive, and it speaks to all the online calendars like Google’s and iCloud’s.
From New York Times
Called the Nadar, it is fire-and crashproof.
From Time Magazine Archive
To begin with," said Gordon, addressing a meeting of the National Safety Congress in Chicago, "it is completely unrealistic even to talk about a foolproof and crashproof car.
From Time Magazine Archive
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