accelerator
(ac-cel-er-a-tor)
5 syllables
Definition
noun. a mechanical device that controls the speed of something especially the gas pedal of a car.
Example Sentence
The officer pressed the accelerator to catch up with the speeding car.
Synonyms
gas pedal of a car; speed up device; move faster
Antonyms
slow down; delay
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Rhymes
- accelerator