moose test
A test of the stability of a vehicle, which determines the maximum speed it can attain…A test of the stability of a vehicle, which determines the maximum speed it can attain and still be able to steer clear of an obstacle (such as a child or a large animal running in front of the car) without going out of control.
Meaning
2 sensesA test of the stability of a vehicle, which determines the maximum speed it can attain and still be able to steer clear of an obstacle (such as a child or a large animal running in front of the car) without going out of control.
Elchtest
(also, figuratively)Any stringent test of the quality of a product.
He passed the moose test.
Translations
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Origin
From Swedish älgtest (which see for more), from German Elchtest; although a Swedish test,From Swedish älgtest (which see for more), from German Elchtest; although a Swedish test, the word was coined in German and then calqued into Swedish.
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