Drifting: meaning, definitions and examples
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drifting
[ หdrษชftษชล ]
car racing
To move smoothly and effortlessly in a car around corners at high speeds, using techniques such as oversteering and understeering to control the vehicle's drift.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Professional drifters compete in drifting competitions around the world.
- She was known for her skill in drifting around tight corners.
- The art of drifting requires a combination of precision and speed.
- Drifting is not only a sport but also a form of art.
- Many car enthusiasts enjoy watching drifting events.
Translations
Translations of the word "drifting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น deriva
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคนเคพเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Driften
๐ฎ๐ฉ terapung-apung
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะตะนั
๐ต๐ฑ dryfowanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๆผๆต (ใฒใใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท dรฉrive
๐ช๐ธ deriva
๐น๐ท sรผrรผklenme
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฌุฑุงู
๐จ๐ฟ driftovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ driftovanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆผ็งป (piฤoyรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ driftanje
๐ฎ๐ธ rek
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแคแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผrรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ deriva
Word origin
The term 'drifting' originated in the world of motorsports, particularly in Japan in the 1970s. It evolved from the desire to showcase driving skills and control of a vehicle in extreme conditions. Drifting has since become a popular motorsport discipline, with events and competitions held worldwide. The art of drifting has also influenced various forms of popular culture, including movies, video games, and automotive enthusiasts' communities.