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outspeed

verb out·speed \ ˌau̇t-ˈspēd \

Definition of outspeed

outsped play \ˌau̇t-ˈsped\ or outspeeded; outspeeding
transitive verb
: to outdo or surpass in speeding : to go faster than
  • can outspeed any other car over a short distance
  • He really seems to believe that he can outspeed a well-struck tennis ball.
  • —Martin Amis

First Known Use of outspeed

1661

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