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to overbank

to overbank

9.5
Tilt a plane or vehicle too far when turning
  • verb
  • /ˌoʊvərˈbæŋk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : 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
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
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
30 1.4
to overbank
  • Specialized
9.5
to bank
6 6.4
to tilt
147 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.