Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crumple zone

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.32 in modern English

Syllables: crum-ple -zone
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A structural feature of a vehicle designed to compress during an accident and absorb impact energy.

Example Sentences

"When Uff investigated Southall, the concept of crumple zones in rolling stock was slowly becoming established. He wrote: "A particular design feature which has proved controversial is the introduction of 'crumple zones', as energy-absorbing measures at the end of coaches. This was opposed by some who considered that it represented a new hazard in view of the possibility of passengers being located within these zones." British Rail designed and built its HSTs before crumple zones became common."

Inflected Forms

crumple zones (plural)

Questions

What does crumple zone mean?: A structural feature of a vehicle designed to compress during an accident and absorb impact energy.

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