"linespeed" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: linespeeds [plural]
Etymology: From line + speed. Etymology templates: {{af|en|line|speed}} line + speed Head templates: {{en-noun}} linespeed (plural linespeeds)
  1. (rail transport) Alternative form of line speed. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: line speed

Inflected forms

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