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crash·wor·thi·ness
/
ˈkræʃˌwɜr
ði
nɪs
/
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[
krash
-wur-
th
ee-nis
]
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noun
the ability of a car or other vehicle to withstand a collision or
crash
with minimal bodily injury to its occupants.
Origin:
1945–50;
crash
1
+
-worthy
+
-ness
Related forms
crash·wor·thy,
adjective
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crashworthiness
(ˈkræʃˌwɜːðɪnɪs)
—
n
the ability of a vehicle structure to withstand a crash
'crashworthy
—
adj
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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