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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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
"We want feasibility studies and a pause, so we know the actual local impacts -- not just rushing ahead at full speed," said Dziobek.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
“It’s Day 1, it’s the first time we’re running at full speed, it’s the first time we’re out here seeing people redirecting, what his makeup speed looks like,” Chesney said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2026
"I remember it took us a little bit to get the wheels turning full speed," DiGesu admits.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
They opened their throttles to full speed, and even then they were only just able to keep up.
From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl
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