Low-speed

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
That operates, moves or takes place at less than normal speed.
"The difficulties of focussing colour-light signals on curved tracks to ensure maximum sighting distance were underlined in the recent official report [...] on a low-speed collision at Newcastle Central on July 25, 1960, between an unfitted freight and a diesel-hauled passenger train."

Synonyms

dreich dull inert lethargic remiss slow

Antonyms

high-speed precipitant zippy

Example

"Rigid wheels give sufficient stability to a low-speed vehicle steered by outside forces."

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