crash box

English

Noun

crash box (plural crash boxes)

  1. A device used to produce a crashing sound in a theatrical production, typically a large crate containing breakable materials.
  2. A black box (flight data recorder).
  3. (automotive) A crash gearbox.
  4. (automotive) A structural component near the bumper, serving to absorb energy in a collision.
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