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overbanked

overbanked

9.6
Tilting past vertical in a turn so riders lean far to the side
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : excesivamente inclinado
  • The roller coaster features an overbanked turn that tilts riders far past the vertical.

Examples

  • Drivers must be cautious when approaching the overbanked curve on the racetrack.

  • The car took an overbanked turn at high speed.

  • The new ride is famous for its overbanked sections that create a thrilling sideways sensation.

  • During the race, the driver felt the effects of an overbanked curve.

  • The roller coaster features an overbanked turn that tilts riders far past the vertical.

  • Drivers must be cautious when approaching the overbanked curve on the racetrack.

  • The new ride is famous for its overbanked sections that create a thrilling sideways sensation.

How Tilted

inverted
4.8
overbanked
  • Specialized
9.6
to bank
6 6.4
tilted
2.5

Surface Forms

overbanked positive

Morphology

overbanked = banked (transparent) = over + bank + ed

The prefix 'over-' clearly indicates an excessive degree of the base word 'banked'.

Etymology

Overbanked in driving and rides comes from the parts over- meaning 'too much' and bank meaning 'slope' or 'tilt', like a river bank or an airplane bank. So an overbanked turn is tilted 'too far', past vertical, and gives a strong sideways feeling.