full speed
Americannoun
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the maximum speed.
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Nautical. the speed normally maintained on a passage.
adverb
Etymology
Origin of full speed
First recorded in 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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When asked whether the entire team was full speed and ready to go, he made the analogy of an airplane gathering speed down a runway before achieving flight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Before the tournament, many knew him simply as a prolific goalscorer, or, perhaps, from the "imagine this Viking running at you full speed" memes.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
“That was two guys running full speed that happened to crash into each other.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
That does not necessarily mean sprinting at full speed or using the highest resistance setting on an exercise bike.
From Science Daily ● May 16, 2026
I run from Black Alliance, the counterprotest going on in front of the Manor, and I’m running full speed ahead to get out of Davey.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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