Question 1 · Quick check
speeder
CEFRB1
/spˈidər/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A person or vehicle that travels faster than allowed.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA machine for drawing and twisting slivers to form rovings, in spinning.
Examples
The speeder was pulled over and fined.
The speeder was stopped and given a ticket.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 1
- Synonyms
- 1
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsA motorized railroad track crew cart.
One who speeds: one who exceeds the maximum legal speed limit.
A fast worker selected by a company to exemplify the rate of work generally expected; a pacesetter.
More examples
In contextAs 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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Origin
noun
From speed + -er.