wheelspin

/ˈwiːlspiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

the action of a vehicle’s wheels spinning out of control, often due to excessive speed or slippery surface

“The driver lost control and experienced a severe wheelspin on the icy road.”

Synonyms

  • loss of traction
  • skidding
  • spinning

Antonyms

  • control
  • stability
  • traction