Rpm (Noun)
Meaning
Rate of revolution of a motor; "the engine was doing 6000 revs".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The high-performance engine of the sports car roared as it approached its maximum 9000 rpm.
- After making adjustments, the motor finally hit a smooth and stable 1800 rpm.
- Most home fans don't require the powerful motors with rpm higher than 2400 for cooling needs.
- They built their remote-control model cars with 4500 rpm miniature motors that seemed faster on flat tracks.
- Commuter bicycle models commonly incorporate standard single gear setup driven at comfortable mid-gears yielding typical riding 90-120 rpm for greater mechanical advantages in non flat trails