dashcam

American

[dash-kam] / ˈdæʃˌkæm /

Or dash cam

noun

a video camera attached to the windshield or dashboard of a vehicle, used to record the view outside, or, with a double lens, both outside and inside the vehicle.

Etymology

Origin of dashcam

dash(board) ( def. ) + cam ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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An investigation has been launched, with police appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

From BBC

Ch Supt Waheed Khan said on Monday the investigation was still in its early stages and anyone with CCTV, dashcam or other footage was urged to get in touch.

From BBC

They appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to get in touch.

From BBC

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam footage, to get in touch via the 101 non-emergency number.

From BBC

The force is now appealing for witnesses, including motorists with dashcam footage, to come forward.

From BBC

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