crushproof

adj

Etymology

From crush + -proof.

  1. derived from *kreustaną — “to crush, grind, strike, smash
  2. derived from *krustijan — “to crush, squeeze, squash
  3. derived from *crusciō — “to crush
  4. derived from croissir — “to crush
  5. derived from cruschen — “to crush, smash, squeeze, squash
  6. formed as crushproof — “crush + -proof

Definitions

  1. Strong enough to resist being deformed or crushed when subjected to more than normal…

    Strong enough to resist being deformed or crushed when subjected to more than normal physical stress or pressure.

    • Passenger safety is further enhanced by the crushproof compartment around the passenger area.

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