rap full

adjective

1. (of a sail or sails) filled with wind; clean full.

adverb

1. with all sails full of wind.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rap full¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Rap-full, rap′-fool, adj. full of wind—of sails when close-hauled.

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She was kept a rap-full until near the edge of the eddy, and then her helm was put nearly down, all at once.

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Keep everything a-rap full and let her go through the water.

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As every command was obeyed, the Sea Lion was soon running off free, her bowlines hanging loose, and all her canvass a rap full.

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