verb
- past tense and past participle of powerslide; to cause a vehicle to slide sideways while maintaining forward momentum by applying power to the wheels, typically used in racing or stunt driving.
Usage: informal; automotive/racing context; often used in motorsports and video games
Examples
- The race car driver powerslid around the corner at high speed.
- He powerslid through the turn and nearly lost control of the vehicle.
- In the video game, she powerslid to gain an advantage on her opponent.
- The stunt driver powerslid across the parking lot to demonstrate the technique.
- They powerslid around the bend, leaving tire marks on the asphalt.