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PRONUNCIATION OF CASTER ANGLE

caster angle  [ˈkɑːstəʳ ˈæŋɡ əl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CASTER ANGLE

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Caster angle is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CASTER ANGLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

caster angle

Caster angle

The caster angle or castor angle is the angular displacement from the vertical axis of the suspension of a steered wheel in a car, bicycle or other vehicle, measured in the longitudinal direction. It is the angle between the pivot line and vertical. Car racers sometimes adjust caster angle to optimize their car's handling characteristics in particular driving situations.

Definition of caster angle in the English dictionary

The definition of caster angle in the dictionary is the forward or backward tilt of the steering axis in a vehicle, when considered from the side.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CASTER ANGLE


A-level
ˈeɪˌlɛv əl
achievable
əˈtʃiːvəb əl
adjustable
əˈdʒʌstəb əl
archival
ɑːˈkaɪv əl
cangle
ˈkæŋɡ əl
coastal
ˈkəʊst əl
collectible
kəˈlɛktəb əl
comptable
ˈkɒmptəb əl
detachable
dɪˈtætʃəb əl
detectable
dɪˈtɛktəb əl
developmental
dɪˌvɛləpˈmɛnt əl
downloadable
ˌdaʊnˈləʊdəb əl
enjoyable
ɪnˈdʒɔɪəb əl
expandable
ɪkˈspændəb əl
extralegal
ˌɛkstrəˈliːɡ əl
fangle
ˈfæŋɡ əl
febrifugal
fɪˈbrɪfjʊɡ əl
fogle
ˈfəʊɡ əl
foldable
ˈfəʊldəb əl
fugle
ˈfjuːɡ əl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CASTER ANGLE

caste
caste mark
caste system
casted
casteism
casteless
Castellammare di Stabia
castellan
castellated
castellated nut
castellation
castellum
caster
caster action
caster sugar
castigate
castigation
castigator
castigatory

WORDS THAT END LIKE CASTER ANGLE

angle
bangle
Bermuda Triangle
dangle
dihedral angle
golden triangle
love triangle
mangle
quadrangle
rectangle
right angle
right-angled triangle
round angle
single
solid angle
strangle
tangle
the Golden Triangle
triangle
untangle
warning triangle

Synonyms and antonyms of caster angle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «caster angle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CASTER ANGLE

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The translations of caster angle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «caster angle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

主销后倾角
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ángulo de avance
570 millions of speakers

English

caster angle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ढलाईकार कोण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زاوية العجلات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

угол кастера
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ângulo de caster
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঢালাইয়ের কোণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

angle de chasse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sudut caster
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nachlaufwinkel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

キャスター角
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

캐스터 각도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sudut caster
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

góc caster
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காஸ்டர் கோணம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ढलान कोन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kaster açısı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

angolo di incidenza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kąt główki ramy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кут кастера
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

unghi de fugă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γωνία κάστερ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nasporingshoek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

castervinkel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

caster vinkel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of caster angle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CASTER ANGLE»

The term «caster angle» is normally little used and occupies the 123.978 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CASTER ANGLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about caster angle

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CASTER ANGLE»

Discover the use of caster angle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to caster angle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to Make Your Car Handle
UPPER BALL JOINT LOWER BALL JOINT — - CASTER ANGLE STEERING PIVOT AXIS Figure 19/The caster angle is the angle between the steering pivot axis and a vertical line as shown above. Positive caster is illustrated, where the upper ...
Fred Puhn, 1976
2
Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems
4 — Arc travel Average operating range NORMAL SPRING t Average operating range 1 Arc travel SAGGED SPRING Caster angle is the tilt of an imaginary line through the center of the upper strut mount and ball joint in relation to the true ...
Don Knowles, 2002
3
Automobile Engineering
3L Caster Angle The caster angle in modern vehicles ranges from 3 to 8 degrees. Too much or too little caster angle may give rise to 'kicking' at the steering wheel, wheel wobbling and also causes hard steering. The caster angle may get ...
Ttti, 2002
4
Heavy Duty Truck Systems
Caster angle is changed by using caster shims, which are angled metal wedges inserted between the spring seat and the axle pad, as shown in Figure 25–15. Shims are typically manufactured in half-degree increments, from 1/2 degree to ...
Sean Bennett, 2010
5
Chassis Handbook: Fundamentals, Driving Dynamics, ...
1-37: Caster angle τ, caster trail nG Caster angle τ (Nachlaufwinkel, angle de chasse): The angle in the xz plane between the kingpin axis and a line normal to the road surface (Figure 1-37). When the bottom of the steering axis is further ...
Bernd Heißing, Metin Ersoy, 2010
6
Calvin Wan's Drifting Performance Handbook
McPherson front suspensions can adjust caster through the tension rods. Caster settings on some suspension designs cannot be adjusted. These types of suspension designs will require custom modifications to adjust the caster angle. Calvin ...
Calvin Wan
7
Advanced Research on Computer Science and Information ...
5.2 Kingpin Caster Angle Kingpin is fixed at the former axis which top leans back; this phenomenon is known as kingpin caster. In longitudinal vertical plane, the angle between perpendicular line and kingpin axis is called the kingpin angle, ...
Gang Shen, Xiong Huang, 2011
8
Today's Technician: Automotive Suspension & Steering
Sag angle Ifi 7 Horizontal Caster angle reading FIGURE 6-60 Effects of rear spring sag and incorrect curb riding height on caster angle. the stop frequently with resulting harsh ride quality. The caster angle is the number of degrees between ...
Don Knowles, 2010
9
Suspension Analysis and Computational Geometry
The most successful applications of anti-dive seem to be those in which the geometry is arranged to minimise changes of caster angle, and the anti-dive quantity is more moderate at 20% to 25%. Considering again Figure 10.3.1, characterised ...
John Dixon, 2009
10
Today's Technician: Automotive Suspension & Steering ...
Caster angle is the tilt of an imaginary line through the center of the upper strut mount and ball joint in relation to the true vertical line through the center of the wheel and spindle as viewed from the side. Directional stability refers to the ...
Mark Schnubel, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CASTER ANGLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term caster angle is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Alfa reveals 375kW Giulia sedan
Front suspension is by classic double wishbones, with an added tweak in the form of a semi-virtual steering axis that keeps the caster angle ... «Independent Online, Jun 15»
2
First Drive: 2016 Mazda MX-5
This is for a few reasons: first, the front suspension uses what is called a high caster angle. This means the vertical axis of the front wheels is ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jun 15»
3
The NX ― Lexus' foray into the Compact SUV segment
There is some road feedback transmitted through the steering wheel to the driver's hands, possibly due to a high positive caster angle. «Malay Mail Online, Jun 15»
4
Ford F-100/F-150 Spotter's Guide
... the '76-'77 disc brake axles are preferred due to the weld-on C-bushing perches that can be ground off and rewelded to change caster angle. «Four Wheeler Network, Jun 15»
5
2015 10Best Cars in Pictures: The Best Cars Available Today
By changing suspension geometry—nearly doubling caster angle and trail—Mazda matches the rise in steering effort to rising g-loads in the tires. The result is a ... «Car and Driver, Jun 15»
6
2015 Honda Civic Type R
The front suspension system is able to provide a larger caster angle which translates into excellent straight-line stability at high speeds. «Automotive World, Jun 15»
7
Mustang Minute: Looking under the 2015 Mustang
The obvious take-away here is that the rotational axis of the front strut varies here both increasing and decreasing caster angle depending on ... «TheMustangNews.com, May 15»
8
Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Review at Chakan Plant Test Track
The super sport offers better riding posture, it has steeper caster angle / rake angle and is tweaked for 6 mm lower wheelbase, all for superior ... «RushLane, Apr 15»
9
2015 Honda CB300F
Caster angle or rake is 25 degrees and 30 minutes, and the trail is 3.9-inches. It tips the scales at 348 pounds. Fuel capacity is 3.4 gallons and ... «TFLcar.com, Feb 15»
10
What It Takes To Reliably Turn Big Tires - Steering You Straight
... control arms, such as those available from BD Diesel, offer a wider range of adjustment than our offset ball joints to fine-tune the caster angle. «Four Wheeler Network, Feb 15»

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