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noun
Speed that exceeds a reasonable or permitted rate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
To travel excessively fast or beyond the permitted rate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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verb
To operate an engine or machine too fast.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, sometimes, transitive, usually
Topics: engineering, mechanical-engineering, mechanics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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verb
To speed; to drive a vehicle faster than the permitted speed limit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: India, intransitive
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History
From over- + speed.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
