full sail

noun

1. all the sails of a vessel.

   All three ships had full sail set.

adverb

1. with all sails set.

   The ship was moving ahead full sail.

2. rapidly; forcefully.

   He proceeded full sail despite our objections.

full sail

adverb

1. at top speed

adjective

1. with all sails set

Other Word Forms

• full-sailed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of full sail¹

First recorded in 1585–95