outdrive
outdrive Lexical Profile
outdrive Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To hit a golf ball farther off the tee than an opponent.
"Despite her smaller stature, she consistently managed to outdrive the other players in her group."
To drive a vehicle faster, farther, or more skillfully than another driver.
"The veteran racer used the tight corners to outdrive his younger competitors on the final lap."
To drive a vehicle at night at a speed so high that the stopping distance exceeds the reach of the headlights.
"Driving too fast on an unlit country road makes it dangerously easy to outdrive your headlights."
• noun
A marine propulsion unit consisting of an inboard engine connected through the transom to an external, steerable propeller and gear assembly.
"The mechanic inspected the boat's outdrive for signs of corrosion before launching it for the summer."
Word Nuance & Usage
In automotive contexts, "outdrive" means to drive faster than one's headlights or braking distance allow, making it impossible to stop in time for obstacles.