Definition of speed

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Speed (v. t.) To cause to make haste; to dispatch with celerity; to drive at full speed; hence, to hasten; to hurry..

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Cosmical :: Cosmical (a.) Characteristic of the cosmos or universe; inconceivably great; vast; as, cosmic speed..
Velocimeter :: Velocimeter (n.) An apparatus for measuring speed, as of machinery or vessels, but especially of projectiles..
Rakish :: Rakish (a.) Having a saucy appearance indicative of speed and dash.
Water Speedwell :: Water speedwell () A kind of speedwell (Veronica Anagallis) found in wet places in Europe and America.
Veronica :: Veronica (n.) A genus scrophulariaceous plants; the speedwell. See Speedwell.
Lessen :: Lessen (a.) To make less; to reduce; to make smaller, or fewer; to diminish; to lower; to degrade; as, to lessen a kingdom, or a population; to lessen speed, rank, fortune..
Hurried :: Hurried (a.) Urged on; hastened; going or working at speed; as, a hurried writer; a hurried life..
Whirl :: Whirl (v. i.) To be turned round rapidly; to move round with velocity; to revolve or rotate with great speed; to gyrate.
Dispatch :: Dispatch (v. t.) The finishing up of a business; speedy performance, as of business; prompt execution; diligence; haste..
Posthaste :: Posthaste (adv.) With speed or expedition; as, he traveled posthaste; to send posthaste..
Souse :: Souse (v. t.) To swoop or plunge, as a bird upon its prey; to fall suddenly; to rush with speed; to make a sudden attack..
Gallop :: Gallop (v. i.) To move or run in the mode called a gallop; as a horse; to go at a gallop; to run or move with speed.
Expedite :: Expedite (a.) Expeditious; quick; speedily; prompt.
Breakneck :: Breakneck (a.) Producing danger of a broken neck; as, breakneck speed..
Speedy :: Speedy (superl.) Not dilatory or slow; quick; swift; nimble; hasty; rapid in motion or performance; as, a speedy flight; on speedy foot..
Hurry :: Hurry (v. t.) To hasten; to impel to greater speed; to urge on.
Brush :: Brush (n.) A short contest, or trial, of speed..
Moderate :: Moderate (a.) Limited as to degree of progress; as, to travel at moderate speed..
Speedless :: Speedless (a.) Being without speed.
Amain :: Amain (n.) At full speed; in great haste; also, at once..
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