speeder
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noun
Freq #67985
Meanings
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1
noun
A fast worker selected by a company to exemplify the rate of work generally expected; a pacesetter.
As a series of WTUL, Socialist, and garment union speakers illuminate the oppression of her life, including her misperception that because she is a "speeder," or quick worker, she profits accordingly, she eagerly receives the new truths.
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2
noun
a driver who exceeds the safe speed limit
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3
noun
One who speeds: one who exceeds the maximum legal speed limit.
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4
noun
A machine for drawing and twisting slivers to form rovings, in spinning.
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5
noun
A motorized railroad track crew cart.
Etymology
From speed + -er.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
noun
· a fast worker selected by a...
bell-horse
2
noun
· a driver who exceeds the...
speed demon
Word family
Related forms
speeding