slowing
/ˈslaː.ɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: slowings
Meaning · English
A deceleration; a slowing down.
Noun
Examples
The Wycombe slowing begins at West Wycombe; to the High Wycombe curve itself most exaggerated respect was shown, with a minimum of 30 m.p.h.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slowing” mean?
A deceleration; a slowing down.
Is “slowing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.