English Explanatory Dictionary

moonshiner's turn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A rapid illegal U-turn performed by putting the car in neutral and applying the hand brake, thereby producing a controlled skid, with the car still moving backwards when forward power is again applied.

Word forms

moonshiner's turn moonshiners' turns

Etymology

Used by moonshiners to evade authorities during Prohibition.

Synonyms

bootlegger reverse handbrake turn
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