antiskating

American  

[an-tee-skay-ting, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈskeɪ tɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to a control or adjustment on a record player that counteracts the tendency of the tone arm to be pulled inward by centripetal force.

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Etymology

Origin of antiskating

First recorded in 1960–65; anti- ( def. ) + skat(e) ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

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