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roll cage

American

noun

a system of metal bars fitted around the seating area of a vehicle, especially a racing car, to prevent the occupants from being crushed if the vehicle rolls over.

Etymology

Origin of roll cage

First recorded in 1965–70

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Weiss added a roll cage, a seat harness, bigger fuel injectors.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2021

Mills’ head smashed into a side bar on his roll cage, leaving a noticeable black smear on his helmet that is still visible today.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 10, 2016

The McLaren is a non-street-legal hypercar, with a racing harness, but no roll cage.

From The Verge ● Feb. 9, 2016

His 48-foot MTI catamaran is one of the most advanced on the circuit with an internal roll cage.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2011

Belanger lined up for a front-wheel-drive heat in his 1995 Acura Integra, which he bought for $200 and fitted with a roll cage.

From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2010

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