"semi-fast" meaning in All languages combined

See semi-fast on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /sɛmi.fɑːst/ [UK]
Etymology: From semi- + fast. Etymology templates: {{af|en|semi-|fast}} semi- + fast Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semi-fast (not comparable)
  1. Moderately fast; often used to describe a train service which doesn't stop at every station. Tags: not-comparable
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