Speeder

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who speeds: one who exceeds the maximum legal speed limit.
  2. 2
    a driver who exceeds the safe speed limit wordnet
  3. 3
    A machine for drawing and twisting slivers to form rovings, in spinning. dated
  4. 4
    A motorized railroad track crew cart.
  5. 5
    A fast worker selected by a company to exemplify the rate of work generally expected; a pacesetter.

    "As a series of WTUL, Socialist, and garment union speakers illuminate the oppression of her life, including her misperception that because she is a "speeder," or quick worker, she profits accordingly, she eagerly receives the new truths."

Synonyms

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backseat driverbell-horsebus driverbusmancabbycabdriver

Example

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"The speeder was pulled over and fined."

Etymology

From speed + -er.

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