slow time

noun

A slow marching pace, consisting of about sixty to eighty paces per minute, traditionally used at funerals and on ceremonial occasions.

Meanings

nounslow time (countable and uncountable, plural slow times)

plural slow times

  1. countableuncountableentertainmentA slow marching pace, consisting of about sixty to eighty paces per minute, traditionally used at funerals and on ceremonial occasions.
  2. countableinformaluncountableStandard time.

Synonyms & antonyms

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