Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
speeding-train
Noun
/ˈspiːdɪŋ treɪn/
Definition
A train that is traveling at a high rate of speed.
Examples
- The speeding train thundered past the station, leaving a cloud of dust in its wake.
- As the speeding train approached, the ground shook beneath our feet.
- While on the platform, we watched the speeding train disappear into the distance.
Meaning
The term refers to a train moving quickly, often exceeding the typical speed limits set for rail travel.
Synonyms
- fast train
- high-speed train
- express train
