under-steer
|un-der-steer|
🇺🇸
/ˈʌndərˌstɪr/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌndəˌstɪə/
less steering
Etymology
'under-steer' originates from the combination of 'under-' meaning 'less than' and 'steer' meaning 'to guide or control the course of a vehicle.'
'under-steer' was formed in the 20th century as automotive technology advanced and the need to describe specific vehicle handling characteristics arose.
Initially, it meant 'to steer less than intended,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition in which a vehicle turns less sharply than intended, often due to loss of traction at the front wheels.
The car's under-steer made it difficult to navigate the sharp corner.
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Verb 1
to experience or cause a vehicle to experience under-steer.
The driver under-steered into the barrier.
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Last updated: 2025/03/03 20:33