speedometer
noun/spɪˈdɑmɪtər/
Frequency rank: #18,741 most common English word
Meaning
An instrument in a vehicle that measures and displays the current speed.
Example sentence
The driver glanced at the speedometer and realized he was going well over the speed limit.
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