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crashworthiness

American

[krash-wur-thee-nis] / ˈkræʃˌwɜr ði nɪs /

noun

the ability of a car or other vehicle to withstand a collision or crash with minimal bodily injury to its occupants.

crashworthiness British

/ ˈkræʃˌwɜːðɪnɪs /

noun

the ability of a vehicle structure to withstand a crash

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Other Word Forms

crashworthy adjective

Etymology

Origin of crashworthiness

First recorded in 1945–50; crash ¹ + -worthy + -ness

Example Sentences

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The subframes in a car underbody are typically hollow to save weight and improve crashworthiness.

From Reuters • Sep. 14, 2023

The rule, which applies to vehicles with batteries of 48 volts or more, added protection standards for battery and high-voltage components to the crashworthiness regulations already in place for vehicles sold in the United States.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2022

They created the science of crashworthiness in the 1930s and 1940s.

From Nature • Jul. 14, 2019

Damage awards and regulatory penalties have motivated automobile manufacturers to improve crashworthiness and to promote crashworthiness as a desirable feature.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2018

Car seats sold in the United States must meet crashworthiness requirements only for frontal collisions.

From Washington Post • Nov. 1, 2015

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