OVERSPEED


Meaning of OVERSPEED in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: over (III) + speed, n.

: speed greater than normal or rated speed

subjected to overspeeds — Time

II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ verb

Etymology: over (I) + speed, v.

transitive verb

: to cause (as an engine) to run at an excessive speed

intransitive verb

: to run at an excessive speed

III. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective

Etymology: overspeed (I)

: operated or operating at greater than normal or rated speed

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.