Overspeed

//ˈoʊ.vɚˌspid// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Speed that exceeds a reasonable or permitted rate. countable, uncountable

    "Trashes are clogs strapped round the neck of a dog to prevent his overspeed."

Verb
  1. 1
    To travel excessively fast or beyond the permitted rate. intransitive

    "Caully-flowers over-speeding to pome and head..should be quite erradicated ^([sic – meaning eradicated])."

  2. 2
    To operate an engine or machine too fast. intransitive, sometimes, transitive, usually

    "The device should be periodically tested by overspeeding the engine say once a month."

  3. 3
    To speed; to drive a vehicle faster than the permitted speed limit. India, intransitive

Example

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"Caully-flowers over-speeding to pome and head..should be quite erradicated ^([sic – meaning eradicated])."

Etymology

From over- + speed.

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