roll bar

noun

Definition of roll bar

: an overhead metal bar on an automobile that is designed to protect the occupant in case of a rollover

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Finally, active roll bars—known as Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control—can be an optional extra that minimizes body roll and helps keep handling neutral. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, "Everything you wanted to know about Porsche’s new electric car," 4 Sep. 2019 The Corktown rock ’n’ roll bar’s owners refused to sell to developers, forcing them to build around it (2110 Trumbull Ave. — Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, "A Fascinating Long Weekend in Detroit: The Essential Guide," 19 June 2019 Madison’s wife, Colleen, won’t ride or let their kids ride in this man-cave until seat belts and a roll bar are installed. — David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, "Me & My Car: Lafayette owner’s ’67 Scout ‘a mobile man-cave’," 10 June 2019 Drivers had no seatbelts, hard helmets or roll bars. — Alyson Sheppard, Popular Mechanics, "Who Won the First Indy 500? We Still Don't Know," 23 May 2011 Rivet 4-post industrial 4-post rolling bar cart ($134; amazon.com) Cocktail makers: 1. — Anna Hecht, CNN Underscored, "How to create your dream bar cart," 12 June 2018 In addition, video of the crash indicates that the then-30-year-old ragtop was without roll bars, shoulder belts or head restraints. — Jonathan Handel, Billboard, "'Kill Bill' Stunt Coordinator Breaks Silence on Uma Thurman Crash," 10 Feb. 2018 Using rolling pin, roll bar out to 1⁄4-inch thickness. — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, "5 sweet (some spicy) healthy Valentine's Day treats for your sweetie," 6 Feb. 2018 And the funky four-door 110, with its external roll bars, was in North America for a single model year, 1993, as a limited edition; 509 were sold in the U.S. and 23 in Canada. — Tony Swan, Car and Driver, "The Once and Future Off-Roader: Land Rover’s Heritage Experience Hypes Its Next Defender," 21 Dec. 2017

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roll bar

noun

English Language Learners Definition of roll bar

: a metal bar in the roof of a car or other vehicle that is designed to protect riders if the vehicle rolls over

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