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to overbank

to overbank

9.5
Tilt a plane or vehicle too far when turning
  • verb
  • /ˌoʊvərˈbæŋk/
  • Specialized
: inclinarse demasiado

Examples

  • I305, I don't know who (park or builder) didn't build an overbanked turn (like with MF).

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  • Intamin has created and combined so many new elements, including a hydraulic launch, super-steep overbanked curves, and insane side-changers ("twisties").

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  • The pilot had to correct quickly as the plane began to overbank during the sharp turn.

  • During the race, the motorcycle started to overbank on the tight corner, putting the rider at risk.

  • If you don't manage the speed properly, the car can overbank and lose control during the curve.

Synonyms

to overtip
vsto overbank
1 5.8

To make something tilt so far that it falls over

tilt too far in a turn beyond the safe intended angle
to cant over
vsto overbank
1 8.8

To tilt to one side so it is off balance

describes excessive tilt in a turn beyond the safe intended angle

How Tilted

to roll over
121 1.4
to overbank
  • Specialized
9.5
to bank
12 6.4
to tilt
124 2.0

Surface Forms

overbank infinitive
overbanked past
overbanked past participle
overbanking present participle
overbanks third person singular

Morphology

overbank = bank (semi-transparent) = over + bank

Formally 'over' (excessively) + verb 'bank' (tilt), which yields 'to bank too far'; the structure is clear but the verb 'bank' in this sense is somewhat specialized (aviation/driving).

Etymology

Overbank combines over ('too far') and bank (to 'tilt' into a turn), so to overbank is to tilt a plane or vehicle 'too far' while turning and go past a safe angle.