Meaning

At full power; at the very utmost limit..

Definitions by Sense

1. At full power; at the very utmost limit.
2. For vessels that depends on engines for propulsion that is independent of assistance from any sails.

Example Sentences

They will stand unused for a considerable period without noticeable deterioration. Their strength does not rapidly "leak" or escape. They are full-powered, eager to give you their sparks.

I repeat that to understand the history of Financial Advertising we need understand only the past few years, because those crucial years have made a full-powered man of him, a giant in power, vision and purpose, who can never turn back.

This is a full-powered strike that is aimed through a desired target.

Yet even full-powered .308 rounds sometimes had difficulties penetrating barriers.

He pulled his arm back, ready to fire a full-powered punch.

The Royal Mail Steamship " Britannia," full-powered ocean-going screw steamer of 3,700 tons, engines of 650 horsepower, barque-rigged, carries 3,300 tons dead weight of coal and cargo.

The color came back into his face in patches. A smile settled down and expanded. Finally he was straining Treasure Island Inn again with his stride, beating full-powered up and down the room, everything but victory shut out from the joyful confines of his newly-renovated brain.

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