overspeed
Definition of overspeed
: speed greater than normal or rated speed subjected to overspeeds — Time
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Origin and Etymology of overspeed
3over + speed, noun
overspeed
Definition of overspeed
transitive verb
: to cause (as an engine) to run at an excessive speed
intransitive verb
: to run at an excessive speed
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Origin and Etymology of overspeed
1over + speed, verb
overspeed
Definition of overspeed
: operated or operating at greater than normal or rated speed
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Origin and Etymology of overspeed
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