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bumper-to-bumper
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

used of traffic

file, verkeersopstopping

file, verkeersopstopping

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to burn rubber
[Zinsdeel]

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

Ex: The teenager wanted to impress his friends, so he burned rubber in the parking lot, leaving tire marks behind.
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to conk out
[werkwoord]

stop operating or functioning

stoppen met werken, kapot gaan

stoppen met werken, kapot gaan

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to experience a massive defeat by someone in any competitive situation

Ex: The company is growing so quickly that its competitors are eating its dust in the market.
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fender-bender
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

klein ongeluk, botsing

klein ongeluk, botsing

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.De politieagent nam een snel rapport op voor de **kleine aanrijding**.
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flat
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a deflated pneumatic tire

lekke band, platte band

lekke band, platte band

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to floor
[werkwoord]

to press the accelerator pedal down as far as it will go to make the vehicle go very fast

volgas geven, het pedaal intrappen

volgas geven, het pedaal intrappen

Ex: She floored the car to overtake the slow truck on the road .Ze **trapte** het gaspedaal in om de langzame vrachtwagen op de weg in te halen.
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four-wheeler
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a vehicle with four wheels, commonly referred to as a car, truck, or ATV

vierwieler, quad

vierwieler, quad

Ex: The farmer used a rugged four-wheeler to navigate the muddy fields .De boer gebruikte een robuuste **vierwieler** om door de modderige velden te navigeren.
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fuzz
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

smeris, politie

smeris, politie

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to hop up
[werkwoord]

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

aanpassen, verbeteren

aanpassen, verbeteren

Ex: The auto shop specializes in hopping up trucks for off-road enthusiasts .De autowerkplaats is gespecialiseerd in het **opvoeren** van trucks voor off-road enthousiastelingen.
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jalopy
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an old, dilapidated car in poor condition

rammelkar, oude wrak

rammelkar, oude wrak

Ex: They restored the jalopy to its former glory with new paint and upholstery .Ze hebben de **oude bak** in zijn oude glorie hersteld met nieuwe verf en bekleding.
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to jaywalk
[werkwoord]

to cross a street or road without following the rules, typically by crossing outside of crosswalks or against traffic signals

oversteken buiten de zebrapaden, tegen het verkeer in oversteken

oversteken buiten de zebrapaden, tegen het verkeer in oversteken

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jump-start
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act of starting a vehicle with a discharged battery using power from another vehicle's battery

startkabel, starten met startkabels

startkabel, starten met startkabels

Ex: I learned how to do a jump-start in case of emergencies.Ik heb geleerd hoe ik een **startkabel** moet gebruiken in geval van nood.
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to defeat or outperform someone or something with ease

Ex: The video gamer leaving his opponent in the dust with his expert knowledge of the game mechanics and quick reflexes .
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officer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a member of the police

officier, politieagent

officier, politieagent

Ex: Two officers were discussing the recent robberies .Twee **officieren** waren aan het praten over de recente overvallen.
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to peel out
[werkwoord]

to leave a place swiftly in a vehicle, often making the wheels leave behind skid marks

met piepende banden wegrijden, snel vertrekken

met piepende banden wegrijden, snel vertrekken

Ex: Excited by the open road, Jake couldn't resist the urge to peel out of the driveway, leaving skid marks behind.Opgewonden door de open weg, kon Jake de drang niet weerstaan om **snel weg te rijden** van de oprit, waarbij hij slippsporen achterliet.
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in high gear
[Zinsdeel]

in a state that is extremely efficient or active

Ex: With the deadline approaching , the team into high gear and worked around the clock to finish the project .
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used to say that a vehicle is driven with great speed

Ex: In the final stretch of the marathon, she put the pedal to the metal and sprinted towards the finish line.
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to rear-end
[werkwoord]

to hit the back of another vehicle with the front of your vehicle

achterop rijden, van achteren aanrijden

achterop rijden, van achteren aanrijden

Ex: The driver failed to stop in time and rear-ended the vehicle ahead.De bestuurder kon niet op tijd stoppen en **reed achterop** het voertuig voor zich.
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to rev up
[werkwoord]

to increase the speed of an engine

de toeren opvoeren, de motor opjagen

de toeren opvoeren, de motor opjagen

Ex: In a drag race , drivers rev up their engines to get a quick start .In een dragrace **opvoeren** coureurs hun motoren om een snelle start te krijgen.
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set of wheels
[Zinsdeel]

a car, particularly one that is very desirable or expensive

Ex: The teenager worked a part-time job to save up for a set of wheels to have more independence.
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spare tire
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an extra tire kept in a vehicle for use in case one of the main tires becomes flat or damaged

reservewiel, reserveband

reservewiel, reserveband

Ex: He stored an emergency kit with tools and a flashlight near the spare tire in the trunk .Hij bewaarde een noodpakket met gereedschap en een zaklamp bij het **reservewiel** in de kofferbak.
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to tank up
[werkwoord]

to fill a vehicle or container with fuel or liquid

tanken, de tank vullen

tanken, de tank vullen

Ex: Please remember to tank up the generator before the power outage hits .Vergeet niet om de generator **bij te tanken** voordat de stroomuitval plaatsvindt.
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wheel
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a handwheel that is used for steering

stuurwiel, stuurrad

stuurwiel, stuurrad

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to beat
[werkwoord]

to surpass or outdo someone or something

overtreffen, verslaan

overtreffen, verslaan

Ex: I think this new phone beats the previous model in terms of battery life.Ik denk dat deze nieuwe telefoon het vorige model **overtreft** wat betreft batterijduur.
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to burn rubber
[Zinsdeel]

to accelerate very fast, particularly so that smoke can be seen coming out from the tires

Ex: The teenager wanted to impress his friends, so he burned rubber in the parking lot, leaving tire marks behind.
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to check out
[werkwoord]

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

controleren, onderzoeken

controleren, onderzoeken

Ex: The team will check out the equipment to ensure it 's in working order .Het team zal de apparatuur **controleren** om ervoor te zorgen dat deze in werkende staat is.
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clunker
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an old car that is in poor condition and often unreliable

rammelkar, oude bak

rammelkar, oude bak

Ex: Despite its age , the clunker held sentimental value for him because it was his first car .Ondanks zijn leeftijd had de **oude bak** een emotionele waarde voor hem omdat het zijn eerste auto was.
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cop
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who works as one of the members of a police force

agent, smeris

agent, smeris

Ex: The cops worked together to solve the complex case and bring the perpetrator to justice .De **agenten** werkten samen om de complexe zaak op te lossen en de dader voor het gerecht te brengen.
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jeez
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express surprise or disbelief

Jemig!, Tjonge!

Jemig!, Tjonge!

Ex: Jeez, I did n't know you could play the guitar so well !**Jemig**, ik wist niet dat je zo goed gitaar kon spelen!
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knock it off
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express annoyance or frustration with someone's actions and to demand that they stop those actions

Hou op!, Kappen nou!

Hou op!, Kappen nou!

Ex: Enough with the pranks already.Genoeg met de grappen. **Stop ermee** !
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to have a tendency to drive very fast

Ex: The racing enthusiast admitted has a lead foot on the track but is mindful of speed limits on regular roads .
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pile
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a noticeably huge number or amount of a particular thing

berg, stapel

berg, stapel

Ex: As the event ended , there was a pile of leftover food that needed to be donated .Toen het evenement eindigde, was er een **stapel** overgebleven voedsel dat gedoneerd moest worden.
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so what
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express indifference, dismissiveness, or lack of concern

nou en, en wat dan nog

nou en, en wat dan nog

Ex: I made a mistake.Ik heb een fout gemaakt. **Nou en**, dat gebeurt.
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to soak
[werkwoord]

to impose high charges, taxes, or fees on something or someone

hoge belastingen opleggen, hoge kosten aanrekenen

hoge belastingen opleggen, hoge kosten aanrekenen

Ex: He felt that the system was designed to soak working families with additional costs .Hij had het gevoel dat het systeem was ontworpen om werkende families met extra kosten te **belasten**.
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on a dime
[Zinsdeel]

used to describe something, typically an action or change, that is done without any difficulty or hesitation

Ex: She was on a dime, showcasing her figure skating skills with grace .
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sucker
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

sukkel, naïeveling

sukkel, naïeveling

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to take a spin
[Zinsdeel]

to take a vehicle for a brief, leisurely ride

Ex: After a busy day, taking a spin on her motorcycle was the perfect way for her to unwind.
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to total
[werkwoord]

to completely destroy a vehicle, making it beyond repair

volledig vernietigen, onherstelbaar maken

volledig vernietigen, onherstelbaar maken

Ex: She accidentally totaled her new SUV while driving on the icy road .Ze heeft per ongeluk haar nieuwe SUV **total loss** gemaakt tijdens het rijden op de ijzige weg.
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whoa
[tussenwerpsel]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or excitement

Wauw, Wow

Wauw, Wow

Ex: Whoa, that 's unbelievable !**Whoa**, dat is ongelooflijk!
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yeah
[tussenwerpsel]

used as another way of saying 'yes'

Ja, Jazeker

Ja, Jazeker

Ex: Yeah, I 've finished the report for the meeting .
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to broadside
[werkwoord]

collide with the broad side of

botsen met de brede zijde, in botsing komen met de brede kant van

botsen met de brede zijde, in botsing komen met de brede kant van

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blowout
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large and lavish feast, often with excessive food and drink

feestmaal, schranspartij

feestmaal, schranspartij

Ex: We planned a small dinner, but it quickly escalated into a full-scale blowout.We hadden een klein diner gepland, maar het escaleerde al snel tot een grootschalig **feestmaal**.
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to navigate a turn or curve with exceptional control, stability, and precision, as if the vehicle were following a set path or track

Ex: By the time we reached the mountain pass, the car had cornered like it was on rails.
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to jinx
[werkwoord]

cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something

iemand of iets beheksen, een vloek over iemand of iets uitspreken

iemand of iets beheksen, een vloek over iemand of iets uitspreken

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punch it
[tussenwerpsel]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

Kom op,  geef gas!

Kom op, geef gas!

Ex: Hurry up!Schiet op! We komen te laat, **geef gas**!
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to drive through an intersection when the traffic light is red, typically in violation of traffic laws

Ex: You shouldrun a red light, even if no cars are coming .
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slammer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a place where individuals are confined as punishment for committing crimes

bajes, gevangenis

bajes, gevangenis

Ex: The corrupt businessman managed to avoid the slammer despite overwhelming evidence against him .De corrupte zakenman wist de **gevangenis** te ontlopen ondanks overweldigend bewijs tegen hem.
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to blow a tire
[Zinsdeel]

to suddenly and unexpectedly lose air in a tire, usually due to a puncture, excessive wear, or a burst, causing a vehicle to become difficult or unsafe to drive

Ex: He was lucky the car did n’t swerve off the road when blew a tire at high speed .
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dashboard
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the panel placed inside a vehicle, below the glass at the front, that is facing the driver or pilot and contains most of the controls and switches

dashboard, instrumentenpaneel

dashboard, instrumentenpaneel

Ex: She wiped down the dashboard to remove the dust .Ze veegde het **dashboard** af om het stof te verwijderen.
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deuce coupe
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small, high-performance automobile designed to seat only two people, often referring to classic hot rods, particularly the 1932 Ford Coupe, which was popular in early American car culture

een deuce coupe, een kleine

een deuce coupe, een kleine

Ex: The song "Little Deuce Coupe" by The Beach Boys made this type of car famous worldwide.Het nummer "Little **Deuce Coupe" van The Beach Boys maakte dit type auto wereldwijd beroemd.
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flatfoot
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a member of a law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order, preventing and investigating crimes, and enforcing laws within a given jurisdiction

politieagent, politiebeambte

politieagent, politiebeambte

Ex: The police officer issued a warning instead of a ticket this time.De **politieagent** gaf deze keer een waarschuwing in plaats van een boete.
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punch it
[tussenwerpsel]

used to tell someone to accelerate or speed up quickly, typically by pressing the accelerator in a vehicle

Kom op,  geef gas!

Kom op, geef gas!

Ex: Hurry up!Schiet op! We komen te laat, **geef gas**!
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fuzz-buster
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a device, typically a radar detector, used in vehicles to detect police radar signals, helping drivers avoid speeding tickets

radardetector, radarwaarschuwer

radardetector, radarwaarschuwer

Ex: The fuzz-buster went off , signaling that there was a police car nearby .De **radardetector** ging af, wat aangaf dat er een politieauto in de buurt was.
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head-on collision
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front

frontale botsing, kop-staartbotsing

frontale botsing, kop-staartbotsing

Ex: Road safety measures , such as installing center barriers , aim to reduce the occurrence of head-on collisions on busy roads .Verkeersveiligheidsmaatregelen, zoals het installeren van middenbarrières, zijn bedoeld om het optreden van **frontale botsingen** op drukke wegen te verminderen.
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high rider
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a vehicle, especially a car or truck, that is modified to have a raised suspension, resulting in a higher ride height than standard vehicles

hoog rijder, auto met verhoogde ophanging

hoog rijder, auto met verhoogde ophanging

Ex: She loved the smooth ride of her high rider, especially on bumpy country roads .Ze hield van de soepele rit van haar **high rider**, vooral op hobbelige landwegen.
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to suddenly or forcefully apply the brakes of a vehicle, often to avoid an accident or stop abruptly

Ex: Taxi jammed the brake, but it still the van 's fault for not keeping a safe distance .
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lemon
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

citroen, waardeloze auto

citroen, waardeloze auto

Ex: Their new washing machine was a lemon, constantly breaking down and requiring repairs .Hun nieuwe wasmachine was een **citroen**, die constant kapot ging en reparaties nodig had.
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to light it up
[Zinsdeel]

to make something more energetic, exciting, or vibrant

Ex: The athletes are about light it up in the final quarter of the game .
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loaded
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a vehicle) equipped with a variety of additional features or accessories, such as a premium sound system, leather seats, or advanced technology

uitgerust, geladen

uitgerust, geladen

Ex: She chose the loaded model because it had everything she wanted .Ze koos het **uitgeruste** model omdat het alles had wat ze wilde.
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low rider
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a car that has been modified to sit lower to the ground, often with customized features

een verlaagde auto, een lowrider

een verlaagde auto, een lowrider

Ex: Low riders are known for their unique suspension systems .**Lowriders** staan bekend om hun unieke ophangingssystemen.
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to suddenly and forcefully apply the brakes in a vehicle, often causing the car to stop abruptly

Ex: The driver nailed the brakes, causing the tires to squeal in protest.
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pile-up
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a collision involving multiple vehicles, often caused by poor visibility or sudden braking

kettingbotsing, pile-up

kettingbotsing, pile-up

Ex: Drivers should maintain a safe following distance to prevent contributing to a pile-up in heavy traffic .Bestuurders moeten een veilige volgafstand aanhouden om niet bij te dragen aan een **kettingbotsing** in zwaar verkeer.
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to quickly release the clutch in a manual transmission vehicle, typically when starting the engine or attempting to shift gears

Ex: I pop the clutch to get the car rolling down the hill after the engine stalled .
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rattletrap
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a vehicle, typically an old or poorly maintained one, that makes a lot of noise or rattles due to its condition. Often used to describe a car in poor shape

rammelkar, ouwe bak

rammelkar, ouwe bak

Ex: He sold me a rattletrap for a cheap price , but it broke down after only a week .Hij verkocht me een **rammelkar** voor een lage prijs, maar hij ging al na een week kapot.
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to soup up
[werkwoord]

to modify a vehicle or its engine to enhance its power or performance

opvoeren, verbeteren

opvoeren, verbeteren

Ex: Car enthusiasts often enjoy souping their vehicles up to achieve better performance.Autoliefhebbers genieten er vaak van om hun voertuigen **op te voeren** om betere prestaties te bereiken.
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to perform a driving maneuver where the vehicle spins in tight circles, typically on its rear tires, often creating smoke from the tires. It is commonly associated with reckless or show-off driving

Ex: The car spinning doughnuts on the icy road , narrowly missing the sidewalk .
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to strip
[werkwoord]

to clear out or empty a space of its contents

ontdoen, leegmaken

ontdoen, leegmaken

Ex: Before the remodeling project began , they stripped the kitchen of its appliances and cabinets .Voordat het renovatieproject begon, hebben ze de keuken **ontdaan** van zijn apparaten en kasten.
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to tail
[werkwoord]

to drive closely behind another car, typically in a way that may be considered aggressive or dangerous

aanhangen, dicht volgen

aanhangen, dicht volgen

Ex: Tailing someone in heavy traffic can be risky , especially if you do n't keep a safe distance .Iemand **op de hielen zitten** in druk verkeer kan riskant zijn, vooral als je geen veilige afstand houdt.
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wheelie
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a maneuver in which a vehicle is temporarily balanced on its back two wheels, with the front wheels lifted off the ground

wielie, voorwiel optillen

wielie, voorwiel optillen

Ex: Wheelies can be dangerous if not done properly, as they can lead to loss of control.**Wheelies** kunnen gevaarlijk zijn als ze niet goed worden uitgevoerd, omdat ze tot controleverlies kunnen leiden.
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