panic revs

A form of panic rev — In motocross, the revving of the airborne engine, if the front wheel of the bike is too low after executing a jump. The purpose is to accelerate the rotation of the rear tire, thereby raising the front end of the bike.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of panic rev
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