speed indicator

noun

1. an instrument for counting the number of revolutions of a gasoline engine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of speed indicator¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

From his compass his eyes darted to his turn-and-bank indicator, then to his air speed indicator.

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A speed indicator on the crank shaft will show the number of vibrations best.

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Over, well over a hundred the speed indicator said the "Marah" was doing.

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The speed indicator creeps back to thirty-eight miles an hour.

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The needle upon the speed indicator quivered round its dial, moving ever upwards.

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