Full-powered
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Full-powered is an adjective meaning At full power; at the very utmost limit.
Meaning
At full power; at the very utmost limit.
More Meanings
- For vessels that depends on engines for propulsion that is independent of assistance from any sails.
Example Sentences
He pulled his arm back, ready to fire a full-powered punch.
This is a full-powered strike that is aimed through a desired target.
Yet even full-powered .308 rounds sometimes had difficulties penetrating barriers.
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.
Word Forms
- fullpowered
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fullpowered, full-on, maxed-out, full-stretch, outside, extreme.
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