ground clearance

collocation in English

meaningsofgroundandclearance

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ground
noun
uk
/ɡraʊnd/us
/ɡraʊnd/
the surface of ...
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clearance
noun
uk
/ˈklɪə.rəns/us
/ˈklɪr.əns/
the process of removing waste or things you do not want from ...
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(Definition ofgroundandclearancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofground clearance

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Side-to-side rocking provides thegroundclearance, which is essential for walking with straight legs.
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No other forms ofgroundclearancealtimeter are fitted.
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Some of the older type of sports car have agroundclearanceof perhaps only one or two inches.
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It will, therefore, cover such matters as the height of equipment, andgroundclearance, so that limbs are not trapped.
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Its highgroundclearancemade it popular in rural areas.
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Groundclearancemeasured 8.3inmm 0, with an approach angle of 30-degrees and a departure angle of 29-degrees raised (25-degrees normal).
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Thegroundclearancehas returned to 16 inches and the horsepower to ton ratio has changed from 13 to 1 back to 17 to 1.
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With the push of a button, thegroundclearanceincreases by 40 mm taking it to 165mm.
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This can be of use in lowering the center of gravity for a givengroundclearance.
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The horizontal stabilizer was also raised a few inches to give bettergroundclearance.
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By increasing this distance, larger tires can be installed, which will increase thegroundclearance, allowing it to traverse even larger and more difficult obstacles.
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The increasedgroundclearanceallows for a range of adjustable frame heights when customizing for the individual rider.
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It has a length of, a width of and a height of, with agroundclearanceof.
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Other advantages include moregroundclearanceand more room for long wheelchairs and/or leg rests.
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The turning circle was 43.5 ft. wide andgroundclearanceis 8.25 inches.
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With agroundclearanceof, it has a height of.
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Center stands are found on most standard and touring motorcycles, but are omitted on most high-performance sportbikes to save weight and increasegroundclearance.
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Its length is 5.7m ft, its width and height is 2.3m ft, and itsgroundclearanceis 330mm ft.
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The taller sidewall tires provide more flexible ride comfort and rocky roadgroundclearance.
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