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Speed
spiːd
- the rate at which someone or something moves or operates or is able to move or operate
"we turned on to the runway and began to gather speed"
- rapidity of movement or action
"the accident was due to excessive speed"
- the rate at which something happens or is done
"they were bemused by the speed of events"
- something that matches one's tastes or inclinations
"oak tables and chairs are more his speed"
- each of the possible gear ratios of a bicycle or motor vehiclegear ratio speed
- the light-gathering power or f-number of a camera lens
- the duration of a photographic exposure
- the sensitivity of photographic film to light
- an amphetamine drug, especially methamphetamine
- success; prosperity
"wish me good speed"
- move quickly
"I got into the car and home we sped"
hurry race run sprint dash bolt dart rush hasten hurtle career streak shoot whizz zoom go like lightning go hell for leather spank along bowl along rattle along whirl whoosh buzz swoop flash blast charge stampede gallop sweep hare fly wing scurry scud scutter scramble- (of a motorist) travel at a speed that is greater than the legal limit
"the car that crashed was speeding"
- make prosperous or successful
"may God speed you"
- take or be under the influence of an amphetamine drug
"more kids than ever are speeding, tripping, and getting stoned"