uncontrolled drift
[ˌʌn.kənˈtroʊld drɪft]
nounpl: uncontrolled drifts
deriva descontrolada
1. the unintended or unmanaged sideways movement of a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel from its intended course or trajectory
The pilot struggled to correct the uncontrolled drift of the aircraft in the strong crosswind.
O piloto lutou para corrigir a deriva descontrolada da aeronave no vento cruzado intenso.
2. in physics or engineering, any gradual or sudden deviation from a set path or position without proper restraint or correction
The satellite experienced uncontrolled drift after the guidance system failed.
O satélite sofreu uma deriva descontrolada após a falha do sistema de orientação.
3. in motorsports, particularly drifting, an unplanned loss of vehicle control resulting in skidding
During the race, the driver's uncontrolled drift into the barrier ended his competition.
Durante a corrida, a deriva descontrolada do motorista contra a barreira terminou sua competição.
This term is particularly prevalent in Brazilian automotive and aviation contexts, where high-speed driving and tropical weather conditions frequently necessitate discussion of vehicle control. In motorsports culture, especially among younger drivers interested in drifting sports, the term carries both technical and colloquial significance. In the USA and NYC, the term is most commonly used in aviation, maritime, and professional motorsports contexts.
NYC Slang
losing it on the road; out of control slide; unplanned skid
Related Idioms & Phrases
to lose control and drift
caught in an uncontrolled drift
pull out of an uncontrolled drift
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