revvings
Loud motor surges
Revvings are instances of revving—increasing engine speed, especially while stationary.
The word captures repeated or multiple episodes: The revvings of motorcycles outside kept me awake.
Like the verb rev, it suggests aggressive or impatient acceleration.
Rate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- racingSpeed competition sport
- redlineEditorial revision marking
overdrive · turbo · launch · sprint · dragster · rapid · quickening · surging
Machine producing motion
- throttlePower flow controller
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- torqueRotational force measurement
- horsepowerRate of mechanical work
cylinders · combustion · pistons · crankshaft · tachometer · ignition · transmission · gearbox
Emergency response hormone
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- buzzContinuous low drone
pumped · charged · amped · fired-up · psyched · energized · stoked · keyed-up
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
redline · overdrive · turbo · launch · sprint · dragster · rapid · quickening · surging · fast
engine
Machine producing motion
- throttlePower flow controller
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- torqueRotational force measurement
horsepower · cylinders · combustion · pistons · crankshaft · tachometer · ignition · transmission · gearbox · camshaft
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
buzz · pumped · charged · amped · fired-up · psyched · energized · stoked · keyed-up · anticipation
rumble
Low rolling sound
purr · snarl · thunder · drone · hum · exhaust · muffler · backfire · idle · vibration
buildup
Gradual accumulation over time
- preparationArranging things in advance
- readinessState of being prepared
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
countdown · staging · lead-up · tension · suspense · threshold · imminence · eagerness · poised · brink
revvingsdecelerations
Acts of losing speed
winding down · slowing · powering down · throttling down · slowdowns
- revving upIncreasing engine speed
- engine revvingMotor cycling at speed