crash box
The term "crash box" can refer to various devices in different fields, from safety equipment in vehicles to sound effects in theaters.
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Definition
C1Automotive
(technical)A non-synchronized manual transmission requiring the driver to match engine speed to gear speed to avoid grinding.
Example
- Driving a car with a crash box requires skill and precision.
B2Theater
(technical)A device used to produce a crashing sound effect, typically a large crate containing breakable materials.
Example
- The sound designer used a crash box to simulate the sound of breaking glass on stage.
C1Aviation
(technical)A device that records data during an accident, often found in vehicles or aircraft, to analyze the cause of the crash.
Example
- The investigators retrieved the crash box to determine what went wrong during the flight.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "crash box":
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