superelevate
/ˌsupərˈɛləveɪt/
verb
- To raise or tilt something, especially a road or railway track, so that the outer edge is higher than the inner edge on a curve, to help vehicles stay stable.
- The railway company decided to superelevate the tracks on the sharp bend to prevent derailments.
- Engineers superelevate the highway curves so cars can safely take them at higher speeds.
- To improve safety, the construction crew will superelevate the racetrack's turns.
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