roll cage

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roll cage¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

At its core, the Next Gen car sticks with a steel tubeframe chassis with integrated roll cage.

From Ars Technica

It was barely recognizable, having been reduced to its roll-cage, drive-train and control-panel.

From Project Gutenberg