crash truck

noun

1. an emergency vehicle based at an airport.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crash truck¹

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45

Example Sentences

A crash truck from nearby Chico sprayed the jet with foam to help extinguish the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times

The car hit the side of a crash truck, designed to protect work crews by absorbing the impact of a vehicle hitting it from behind.

From Washington Times

DOT spokesman Kevin Nursick says crews were patching potholes along Route 8 when Cormier slammed into the back of a crash truck, which is designed to protect the workers.

From Washington Times

The Royal driverless crash truck is being developed in partnership with technology firm Micro Systems, which supplies unmanned vehicles to the US military.

From The Guardian

On Monday, a Pennsylvania company demonstrated a new driverless crash truck that it hopes will improve safety at work zones around the country.

From Washington Times