speedgun

/ˈspiːdɡʌn/

Definitions

1. noun

a device used to measure the speed of vehicles, especially for law enforcement purposes

“The police used a speedgun to monitor traffic on the highway.”

2. verb

to measure or record the speed of a vehicle using a speedgun

“The driver was caught speeding by the officer who speedgunned his car.”

Synonyms

  • radar gun
  • speed camera

Antonyms

  • slowdown
  • speed limit