oversteer

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Scrabble points
12
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13
Letters
9

Definition of oversteer

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The condition in which the rear wheels of a car don't follow the desired curve while cornering, the rear wheels losing a degree of traction and so skidding off the required line into a spin.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The condition in which the rear wheels of a car don't follow the desired curve while cornering, the rear wheels losing a degree of traction and so skidding off the required line into a spin.

verb

  1. to lose the control of one's vehicle in a corner due to rear wheels sliding and not following the front wheels
  2. to steer a vehicle too far in one direction.

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Etymology

From over- + steer.

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