velocity

/vəˈlɑsəti/
noun
  1. The speed of something in a given direction.
    • The car's velocity increased as it went down the hill.
    • The rocket reached a velocity of over 25,000 miles per hour to escape Earth's gravity.
    • Wind velocity can affect how fast a sailboat moves.
  2. A high rate of speed or movement.
    • Water rushed through the pipe with incredible velocity.
    • The ball was hit with such velocity that it cleared the fence easily.
    • The cheetah's velocity makes it the fastest land animal.
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