height restriction

Maximum vertical clearance

A height restriction is a limit on how tall something or someone can be to access a space or activity.

Amusement parks post height restrictions for rides: You must be 48 inches tall to ride.

Buildings near airports face height restrictions.

Low bridges and tunnels impose height restrictions on vehicles: The truck couldn't clear the tunnel's height restriction.

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  • clearancePermitted passage or approval
  • low bridgeOverhead structure, limited clearance
  • limitMaximum allowed extent
  • barrierObstruction preventing passage
  • tallOf considerable height

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