roof rack
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A child's bike is perched on their roof rack, next to big blankets they were given in an aid pack.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023
Kayaks, typically plastic, are cumbersome and heavy, and most require a roof rack to transport.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2023
Ideal for up to three shortboards, two longboards or one stand-up paddle board, these tie-downs can be applied to any car roof rack.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022
Image: Rivian Rivian also uses the video to show off its proprietary Gear Guard cable, which can be used to lock up bikes or other equipment on the truck’s roof rack or in its bed.
From The Verge • Feb. 15, 2022
It was hard work—you had to climb on top of the bus using the open windows as footholds, and then pull the bag up with you to place on the roof rack.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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