English Explanatory Dictionary

speed limit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The maximum speed permitted by law for vehicles.
  2. The hand consisting of a pair of 5s, so called in reference to the common speed limit of 55 mph.

Pronunciation

/ˌspiːd ˈlɪ.mɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-speed limit.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Pvanp7-speed limit.wav

Word forms

speed limit speed limits

Related words

speeder speeding speedometer speed trap km/h kph mph M.P.H.
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