frontal collision

collocation in English

meaningsoffrontalandcollision

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frontal
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈfrʌn.təl/us
/ˈfrʌn.t̬əl/
relating to the front ...
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collision
noun
uk
/kəˈlɪʒ.ən/us
/kəˈlɪʒ.ən/
an accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other ...
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(Definition offrontalandcollisionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The change fromfrontalcollisionto orogen-parallel displacement may be a common feature in orogenic belts in which indentation tectonics occurs or if the relative kinematics of the plates change.
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Only one heading is considered:frontalcollision.
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They may be the circumstances of a sideways collision, rather than afrontalcollision, in which one might be hurt more by wearing a seat belt.
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It has been proven with crash test dummies that this type of airbag technology is very beneficial during afrontalcollision.
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This design distributes the restraining forces over the child's head and body, excluding its limbs, in the event of thefrontalcollision.
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Known today as airbags, this option provided protection for front seat occupants in the case of afrontalcollision.
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Hidden in the steering wheel, and passenger side of the instrument panel, were instantaneous-inflating nylon bags designed to prevent front seat occupants from hitting the windshield during afrontalcollision.
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I agree that in frontal collisions they may often save serious injury.
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Rear-facing car seats are significantly safer in frontal collisions, which are the most likely to cause severe injury and death.
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Frontal collisions risk damage to the car's radiator, which causes the car to overheat and stop running.
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