Meaning

• A train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations

Meaning

• Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.

  "That rope is dangerously loose. Make it fast!"

• Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.

• (of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)

• Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid.

  "I am going to buy a fast car."

• Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.

  "a fast billiard table"

• (of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.

• Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people).

• (of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent.

  "All the washing has come out pink. That red tee-shirt was not fast."

• Tenacious; retentive.

• Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits.

  "a fast woman"

• Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

  "There must be something wrong with the hall clock. It is always fast."

• (of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average.

Meaning

• In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .

  "Hold this rope as fast as you can."

• (of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .

  "He is fast asleep."

• Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .

  "Fast by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped. / That ain't my style, said Casey. Strike one, the umpire said."

• Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .

  "Do it as fast as you can."

• Ahead of the correct time or schedule.

  "I think my watch is running fast."

Meaning

• Short for "stand fast", a warning not to pass between the arrow and the target