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oversteer

Definition of oversteer

verb

Pronunciation: /əʊvəˈstɪə/
[no object]
  • (of a motor vehicle) have a tendency to turn more sharply than intended: it was very difficult to drive when the car was oversteering

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈəʊvəstɪə/
[mass noun]
  • the tendency of a vehicle to turn more sharply than intended: straightforward handling which gives just a hint of oversteer

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Definition of oversteer in the US English dictionary
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