over-steer
|o-ver-steer|
B2
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/ˈoʊvərˌstɪr/
🇬🇧
/ˈəʊvəˌstɪə/
excessive steering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'over-steer' originates from English, combining 'over-' meaning 'excessively' and 'steer' meaning 'to guide or control the course of a vehicle'.
Historical Evolution
'over-steer' evolved from the combination of 'over' and 'steer' in English, maintaining its meaning related to vehicle control.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to steer excessively,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to steer a vehicle such that the rear wheels lose traction before the front wheels, causing the vehicle to turn more sharply than intended.
The driver over-steered on the icy road, causing the car to spin.
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Last updated: 2025/03/03 20:21