transportation safety board

English

noun
Definitions
  • A government body responsible for investigations into transportation accidents to determine their cause and recommend courses of action to prevent or mitigate future similar incidents

Etymology

Compound from English transportation + English safety + English board (plank).

Origin

English

board

Gloss

plank

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