Kilometres Per Hour (Noun)
Meaning
The ratio of the distance traveled (in kilometers) to the time spent traveling (in hours).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The car's speedometer showed a reading of 80 kilometres_per_hour on the highway.
- The storm warning mentioned sustained winds of 120 kilometres_per_hour that could potentially cause damage.
- The driver received a ticket for driving 30 kilometres_per_hour above the posted speed limit.
- The team's challenge was to create a bike that could reach a speed of 200 kilometres_per_hour on a flat track.
- The new speed limit regulations will limit large trucks to a maximum of 90 kilometres_per_hour on the interstate.