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crashworthiness
[ krash-wur-thee-nis ]
/ ˈkræʃˌwɜr ði nɪs /
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noun
the ability of a car or other vehicle to withstand a collision or crash with minimal bodily injury to its occupants.
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OTHER WORDS FROM crashworthiness
crashworthy, adjectiveWords nearby crashworthiness
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British Dictionary definitions for crashworthiness
crashworthiness
/ (ˈkræʃˌwɜːðɪnɪs) /
noun
the ability of a vehicle structure to withstand a crash
Derived forms of crashworthiness
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