Definition of speed

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Speed (n.) One who, or that which, causes or promotes speed or success..

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Speediness :: Speediness (n.) The quality or state of being speedy.
Judge :: "Judge (v. i.) A person appointed to decide in a/trial of skill, speed, etc., between two or more parties; an umpire; as, a judge in a horse race..
Slip :: Slip (n.) The motion of the center of resistance of the float of a paddle wheel, or the blade of an oar, through the water horozontally, or the difference between a vessel's actual speed and the speed which she would have if the propelling instrument acted upon a solid; also, the velocity, relatively to still water, of the backward current of water produced by the propeller..
Rakish :: Rakish (a.) Having a saucy appearance indicative of speed and dash.
Even :: Even (a.) Level, smooth, or equal in surface; not rough; free from irregularities; hence uniform in rate of motion of action; as, even ground; an even speed; an even course of conduct..
Godspeed :: Godspeed (n.) Success; prosperous journeying; -- a contraction of the phrase, God speed you..
Speed :: Speed (v. t.) To cause to be successful, or to prosper; hence, to aid; to favor..
Accelerate :: Accelerate (v. t.) To cause to move faster; to quicken the motion of; to add to the speed of; -- opposed to retard.
Speed :: Speed (v. t.) To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry..
Knot :: Knot (n.) A nautical mile, or 6080.27 feet; as, when a ship goes eight miles an hour, her speed is said to be eight knots..
Outspeed :: Outspeed (v. t.) To excel in speed.
Whirl :: Whirl (v. i.) To be turned round rapidly; to move round with velocity; to revolve or rotate with great speed; to gyrate.
Sprinter :: Sprint (n.) The act of sprinting; a run of a short distance at full speed.
Express :: Express (n.) A messenger sent on a special errand; a courier; hence, a regular and fast conveyance; commonly, a company or system for the prompt and safe transportation of merchandise or parcels; also, a railway train for transporting passengers or goods with speed and punctuality..
Run :: Run (n.) The greatest degree of swiftness in marching. It is executed upon the same principles as the double-quick, but with greater speed..
Burst :: Burst (n.) Any brief, violent exertion or effort; a spurt; as, a burst of speed..
Slow :: Slow (v. t.) To render slow; to slacken the speed of; to retard; to delay; as, to slow a steamer..
Spring :: Spring (v. i.) To issue with speed and violence; to move with activity; to dart; to shoot.
Log :: Log (n.) Hence: The record of the rate of ship's speed or of her daily progress; also, the full nautical record of a ship's cruise or voyage; a log slate; a log book..
Quickly :: Quickly (adv.) Speedily; with haste or celerity; soon; without delay; quick.
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