Phrase guide

roll cage

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A frame built in or around the driver and passenger compartment of a vehicle to protect its occupants from being injured in an accident, particularly if the vehicle rolls over.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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noun

Meaning 2

A cage-like container mounted on small wheels, which can be rolled on and off a vehicle and used for the transport of goods.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: veiligheidskooi — a protective frame in a vehicle
  • Finnish: turvakehikko — a protective frame in a vehicle
  • French: arceau de sécurité — a protective frame in a vehicle
  • German: Überrollvorrichtung — a protective frame in a vehicle
  • Portuguese: santantônio — a protective frame in a vehicle
  • Spanish: jaula de seguridad — a protective frame in a vehicle
  • Spanish: jaula antivuelcos — a protective frame in a vehicle
  • Swedish: störtbåge — a protective frame in a vehicle