"speedster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: speedsters [plural]
Etymology: * From speed + -ster. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|speed|ster}} speed + -ster Head templates: {{en-noun}} speedster (plural speedsters)
  1. One who is noted for being very fast. Translations (one who is noted for being very fast): vauhtiveikko (Finnish), bolide (French), velocista [feminine, masculine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-speedster-en-noun-VjyoclIV Disambiguation of 'one who is noted for being very fast': 87 8 0 4
  2. A person who speeds (drives fast).
    Sense id: en-speedster-en-noun-T7whU2vR
  3. A vehicle or other device used for racing.
    Sense id: en-speedster-en-noun-wdVVRvxf
  4. (cricket) A fast bowler. Categories (topical): Cricket, Fictional abilities, People
    Sense id: en-speedster-en-noun-P0~HshfC Disambiguation of Fictional abilities: 13 7 14 66 Disambiguation of People: 19 18 15 49 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 13 4 2 81 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 17 8 4 71 Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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