crash pad

A 'crash pad' can refer to either a temporary place to stay or a protective mat used in various sports.

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Definition

B2General

(informal, travel)A temporary place to stay, often used by travelers or people needing short-term accommodation.

Example

  • He found a crash pad for the night at a friend's apartment.

C1Sports

(technical)A padded mat used to cushion falls, especially in activities like rock climbing or gymnastics.

Example

  • The climber fell but landed safely on the crash pad.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "crash pad":

crash boxcrash out