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crashworthiness

American  
[krash-wur-thee-nis] / ˈkræʃˌwɜr ði nɪs /

noun

  1. the ability of a car or other vehicle to withstand a collision or crash with minimal bodily injury to its occupants.

crashworthiness British  
/ ˈkræʃˌwɜːðɪnɪs /

noun

  1. the ability of a vehicle structure to withstand a crash

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Other Word Forms

  • crashworthy adjective

Etymology

Origin of crashworthiness

First recorded in 1945–50; crash 1 + -worthy + -ness

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