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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun See engine-stop.

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Examples

  • In that case, we were in the centre lane and this moron overtook us, cut us off and proceeded across the next lane of traffic, again cutting cars off, drove straight into the off-ramp lane, again cutting cars off and drove at twice the speed-limit up the ramp … all with his left leg, in a cast, pointing straight out the window.

    People that burn my butt…. « Mudpuddle 2009

  • In that case, we were in the centre lane and this moron overtook us, cut us off and proceeded across the next lane of traffic, again cutting cars off, drove straight into the off-ramp lane, again cutting cars off and drove at twice the speed-limit up the ramp … all with his left leg, in a cast, pointing straight out the window.

    2009 August « Mudpuddle 2009

  • But does any one else find it a bit strnage that topping her list of "top accomplishments" is the fact that she fought to keep a speed-limit 45-mph?

    Kris Amundson Retires 2009

  • In that case, we were in the centre lane and this moron overtook us, cut us off and proceeded across the next lane of traffic, again cutting cars off, drove straight into the off-ramp lane, again cutting cars off and drove at twice the speed-limit up the ramp … all with his left leg, in a cast, pointing straight out the window.

    2009 August 19 « Mudpuddle 2009

  • Associated Press Workers install a new speed-limit sign along Interstate 65 in Indiana, one of 34 states to raise its ceiling to 70 miles per hour or more.

    Why 70 Miles Per Hour Is the New 55 Joseph B. White 2010

  • Associated Press Workers install a new speed-limit sign along Interstate 65 in Indiana, one of 34 states to raise its ceiling to 70 miles per hour or more.

    Why 70 Miles Per Hour Is the New 55 Joseph B. White 2010

  • Observe the posted speed-limit signs on the highway.

    Hints From Heloise 2010

  • The discrepancy, which county officials began addressing this week, can be found in the speed-limit laws of the state and Fairfax, the commonwealth's most populous locality at nearly 1.1 million residents.

    Fairfax missing out on speeding ticket funds because of legal error 2010

  • In fact, she was stopped in a 55-mph speed zone and was about 100 feet away from a speed-limit sign increasing the speed limit to 65 mph.

    Hints From Heloise 2010

  • Associated Press Workers install a new speed-limit sign along Interstate 65 in Indiana, one of 34 states to raise its ceiling to 70 miles per hour or more.

    Why 70 Miles Per Hour Is the New 55 Joseph B. White 2010

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