ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Underspeed

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Underspeed is a noun meaning An excessively-low speed; a speed lower than the minimum operating speed.

Meaning

An excessively-low speed; a speed lower than the minimum operating speed.

Example Sentences

An underspeed switch drops the load off if engine speed falls to 380 r.p.m. and an overspeed governor shuts the engine off if its speed rises above 1,700 r.p.m.

Antonyms for underspeed

Common opposites include overspeed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include underboost, underoptimization, underdose, underloading, undershift, underspending.

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