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

Example Sentences

The lawsuit also names LAFS’ Florida counterpart Full Sail University, its main owner James Heavener and two other business partners as defendants.

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The Winter Park, Fla.-located Full Sail University, which teaches curriculum in entertainment-adjacent fields, also gets over $377 million per year in federal financial assistance, according to the complaint.

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Citron, 37, said he grew up playing video games on Long Island, nearly failed to graduate from Full Sail University in Florida because he spent so much time playing World of Warcraft and went on his first date with his future wife at an arcade.

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Mr. Citron, 37, said he grew up playing video games in Long Island, nearly failed to graduate from Full Sail University in Florida because he spent so much time playing World of Warcraft and went on his first date with his future wife at an arcade.

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“Dance a hornpipe,” cut in Fred, as Jo paused for breath, “and, as they danced, the rubbishy old castle turned to a man-of-war in full sail. ‘Up with the jib, reef the tops’l halliards, helm hard alee, and man the guns!’ roared the captain, as a Portuguese pirate hove in sight, with a flag black as ink flying from her foremast.

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