oversteer

[ noun oh-ver-steer; verb oh-ver-steer ]

noun

1. handling of an automotive vehicle that causes turns that are sharper than the driver intends because the rear wheels slide to the outside of the turn before the front wheels lose traction.

verb (used without object)

1. (of an automotive vehicle) to undergo or handle with an oversteer, especially excessively.

oversteer

/ ˌəʊvəˈstɪə /

verb

1. (of a vehicle) to turn more sharply, for a particular turn of the steering wheel, than is desirable or anticipated

noun

1. the tendency of a vehicle to oversteer

Word History and Origins

Origin of oversteer¹

First recorded in 1935–40; over- + steer ¹

Example Sentences

Having said that, Mexico was not Colapinto’s best race - he struggled in qualifying with oversteer and was quite a lot slower than team-mate Alex Albon, for the first time since his debut in Monza.

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A few minutes later, team-mate Carlos Sainz had a moment at the Parabolica, having a snap of oversteer mid-corner, but managed to save the moment by running slightly wide - rather than crash as Antonelli did.

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Leclerc lost control at Turn Four, the fastest corner on the circuit, a snap of oversteer taking him onto the exit kerb, from where he spun into the barrier on the other side of the track.

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The Dutchman has to cut across the grass at Turn 14 after his Red Bull struggles with oversteer and the gusty conditions.

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He got a huge snap of oversteer.

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