t-bone
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Meaning · English
To collide perpendicularly with the side of another vehicle.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Holmes, who was a lap ahead and in 6th spot, couldn’t avoid T-boning him and in the coming together they were both out.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “t-bone” mean?
To collide perpendicularly with the side of another vehicle.
Is “t-bone” formal or informal?
t-bone is generally slang.