full sail
noun
all the sails of a vessel: All three ships had full sail set.
adverb
with all sails set: The ship was moving ahead full sail.
rapidly; forcefully: He proceeded full sail despite our objections.
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Origin of full sail
First recorded in 1585–95
OTHER WORDS FROM full sail
full-sailed, adjectiveWords nearby full sail
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British Dictionary definitions for full sail
full sail
adverb
at top speed
adjective, adverb (postpositive)
with all sails set
Derived forms of full sail
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