Synonyms for wheelslip
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A problem in starting or running a locomotive or train, where excess power supplied to the driven wheels causes them to turn against the rail, especially when the rails are slippery, without moving the train forward.
Related words
- Is a kind of
- slip
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| wheelslip | falling | |
| wheelspin | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- wheelspin