crashworthiness


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crash·wor·thy

(krăsh′wûr′thē)
adj.
Capable of withstanding the effects of a crash: crashworthy cars.

crash′wor′thi·ness n.
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crashworthiness

(ˈkræʃˌwɜːðɪnɪs)
n
(Automotive Engineering) the ability of a vehicle structure to withstand a crash
ˈcrashˌworthy adj
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crash•wor•thi•ness

(ˈkræʃˌwɜr ði nɪs)

n.
the ability of a car or other vehicle to withstand a crash with minimal bodily injury to its occupants.
[1945–50]
crash′wor`thy, adj.
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