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Meaning of "wheelspin" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WHEELSPIN

wheelspin  [ˈwiːlspɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHEELSPIN

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Wheelspin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WHEELSPIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Wheelspin

A wheelspin occurs when the force delivered to the tire tread exceeds that of available tread-to-surface friction and one or more tires lose traction. Standard differentials always apply equal torque to each wheel. In low traction situations, the total torque delivered to each wheel is limited to the torque that is required to make the wheel with the least traction slip. During a turn, the weight of the vehicle shifts away from the inner radius and to the outer radius, therefore the inner drive-wheel will often lose traction on hard cornering, and especially when accelerating through a curve. Locking differentials and limited slip differentials modify the manner in which torque is distributed to the wheels to reduce wheelspin and improve traction in situations where it is limited. Wheels can also lose traction when surface conditions reduce available traction such as on snow and ice. As an open differential delivers only enough torque to cause the "weakest" wheel to spin, if one drive wheel is stationary on a low traction surface, the deliverable torque is limited to the traction available in mud.

Definition of wheelspin in the English dictionary

The definition of wheelspin in the dictionary is the rotation of a wheel when it is not achieving any grip or traction on a surface.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WHEELSPIN


backspin
ˈbækˌspɪn
Crispin
ˈkrɪspɪn
downspin
ˈdaʊnˌspɪn
galopin
ˈɡæləpɪn
hairpin
ˈhɛəˌpɪn
isospin
ˈaɪsəʊˌspɪn
kingpin
ˈkɪŋˌpɪn
lapin
ˈlæpɪn
lupin
ˈluːpɪn
overspin
ˌəʊvəˈspɪn
pin
pɪn
pippin
ˈpɪpɪn
repin
riːˈpɪn
sidespin
ˈsaɪdˌspɪn
spin
spɪn
tailspin
ˈteɪlˌspɪn
topspin
ˈtɒpˌspɪn
Turpin
ˈtɜːpɪn
underpin
ˌʌndəˈpɪn
underspin
ˈʌndəˌspɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WHEELSPIN

wheelchair housing
wheelchair Olympics
wheelchair user
wheelchair-bound
wheeled
wheeler
wheeler-dealer
wheeler-dealing
wheelhouse
wheelie
wheelie bin
wheelie-bin
wheeling
wheeling and dealing
wheels
wheels within wheels
wheelsman
wheelwork
wheelwright
wheely bin

WORDS THAT END LIKE WHEELSPIN

aeroplane spin
Chaliapin
Chopin
clothespin
coppin
flat spin
gonadotropin
harpin
I-pin
isobaric spin
isotopic spin
Jospin
lynchpin
on the spin
rolling pin
rough spin
sculpin
stick pin
terrapin
wrist pin

Synonyms and antonyms of wheelspin in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «wheelspin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WHEELSPIN

Find out the translation of wheelspin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of wheelspin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «wheelspin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

车轮打滑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

patinado de las ruedas
570 millions of speakers

English

wheelspin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

wheelspin
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الانزلاق للإطارات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Wheelspin
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

wheelspin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

wheelspin
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le patinage des roues
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Roda belakang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Durchdrehen der Räder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ホイールスピン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

휠 스핀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wheelspin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

wheelspin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

wheelspin
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Wheelspin
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

wheelspin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

slittamento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Wheelspin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Wheelspin
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

patinarea roților
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ολίσθηση των τροχών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

wieltol
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hjulspinn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Wheelspin
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WHEELSPIN»

The term «wheelspin» is regularly used and occupies the 80.880 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WHEELSPIN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHEELSPIN»

Discover the use of wheelspin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to wheelspin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Wheelspin: The Agile Executive's Manifesto - Accelerate Your ...
This book provides a manifesto for the Why, What, When, Where, How and Who of agility.
Mike F Richardson, 2011
2
Wheelspin and Smoking Tyres: A Personal Photographic Record ...
WITH MANY PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN PHOTOGRAPHS, THIS BOOK CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF GOLDEN AGE OF MOTOR RACING-THE 1950S AND INTO THE 60S. COVERS GOODWOOD, SILVERSTONE, AND DONALD CAMBELL AT CONISTON AND ULSTER TT AT DUNDRO
Keith Duerden, Robert Barker, 2010
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Total Wheelspin
A follow up to the bestselling LEMON, EXTRA LEMON and TOTAL LEMONS by the very funny Tony Davis. TOTAL WHEELSPIN should come with a caution: READING THIS IS ADDICTIVE.
Tony Davis, 2013
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Popular Science
And since it means losing traction, such wheelspin is also dangerous. Lateral stability ends when the driven wheels lose their grip. That was Volvo's motivation for developing Electronic Traction Control Electronic Traction Control includes ...
5
The Competition Car Data Logging Manual
Choose ratios realistically to suit your current level of performance. When you get closer to the front runners, then you can think about copying what they do. Traction It is possible to create a maths channel that measures percentage wheelspin, ...
Graham Templeman, 2008
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The Secret Life of Hedley Wheelspin
While tracking an odd underground sound, Hedley falls down an old goldmine shaft and lands squarely on top of another organic life form. Are you a mammal? he asked. Well obviously, wheezed the mammal. A boy to be exact.
‎2007
7
High-Performance Handling for Street or Track
Drag races are won on the line with just enough wheelspin to generate maximum traction. Afterthe launch, minimal steering and going straight down the track take priority. Hotchkis Sport Suspension Track Driving Overview Autocross requires ...
Don Alexander, 2013
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Popular Mechanics
From a dead stop, dropping the clutch and flooring the throttle will produce wheelspin — lots of wheel- spin. The wheelspin will not stop until you lift your right foot. At the same time you are experiencing this wheelspin, you'll be pinned back in ...
9
The Reminiscences of Penny Lane
wheelspin. Well, very rarely. That's because the vehicle was much lighter and less powerful than modern 4x4s. You don't want lots of power for driving off road. It makes it much harder to avoid wheelspin, even with all your wheels driving.
Clive Semmens, 2010
10
Popular Science
At right, Norbye spins out with locked rear wheels as part of the test. can keep torque loads down by engaging third or top and easing the clutch out with a minimum of wheelspin. Automatics need a certain torque buildup before they will  ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHEELSPIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term wheelspin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Blasé Raikkonen shrugs off 'dangerous' crash
Kimi Raikkonen is left perplexed by the 'not normal' wheelspin that led to his opening lap collision with Fernando Alonso. «crash.net, Jun 15»
2
Wheelspin: Hey, isn't that Wayne Carini over there?
Wayne Carini, host of the popular TV program “Chasing Classic Cars,” checks out one of the antique cars featured at the McPherson College CARS car show ... «Wichita Eagle, May 15»
3
MotoGP Jerez: Wheelspin holds back Rossi
Movistar Yamaha's Valentino Rossi endeavoured to use the hardest compound Bridgestone available during the entire second MotoGP free practice session at ... «BSN, May 15»
4
Live demonstrations at Staffordshire model superstore
Wheelspin Models in Cannock, which sells remote control cars, trucks, planes, helicopters and boats, is holding an open day on Saturday. The company, in ... «expressandstar.com, Nov 14»
5
Wheelspin: Salina classic truck stolen
I never expected a phone call from Randy Miller would make me angry. Randy is one of the nicest people I've met in the 13 years I've been doing the Wheels ... «Kansas.com, Aug 14»
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This Is How You Test Wheelspin At 1100 MPH: Video
The Bloodhound SSC is, even in a world of increasingly crazy and over-the-top supercars, the craziest car currently in development. Why? Because it's being ... «Motor Authority, Aug 14»
7
Wheelspin: Bits and pieces of memories
I was reading a Hemmings Daily automotive blog recently and saw a topic I thought I would steal, since it probably has wide application among car hobbyists. «Kansas.com, May 14»
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Wheelspin: Still more auction goodies
Anytime you get a chance to poke around in an old parts store full of vintage stuff, it's a good day. When you get a chance to bid on those parts and take some of ... «Kansas.com, Mar 14»
9
F1 drivers set for sideways headaches
There was a lot of wheelspin and it made it an unpredictable car. ... However, Massa reckoned that increased wheelspin could actually be a benefit in helping lift ... «autosport.com, Feb 14»
10
Stock BMW M6 Coupe vs Manhart Racing BMW M6 Coupe …
... is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 22, 2013. Stock BMW M6 COupe vs Manhart Racing BMW M6 Coupe (wheelspin issues) ... «YouTube, Jul 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Wheelspin [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/wheelspin>. Apr 2024 ».
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