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Meaning of wheelspin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The spinning of the wheels of a vehicle on the surface of the ground with greatly reduced friction and little movement of the vehicle, especially when starting.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Gaeilge rothlam rothlam rothaí

Examples

“Near-synonym: wheelslip”
“A computer detects wheelspin and reduces power.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

wheelstand wheelstone wheelsucker wheelswarf wheeltapper wheeltapping

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