"low side" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: low sides [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} low side (plural low sides)
  1. (motor racing) A type of motorcycle crash when both tires lose traction and the motorcycle falls onto its side and slides across the tarmac. The rider typically falls off at ground level after the machine has fallen over and begun to slide. Categories (topical): Motor racing Synonyms: slide out Related terms: high side

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