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full speed
noun
the maximum speed.
Nautical.the speed normally maintained on a passage.
adverb
at maximum speed.
to move full speed ahead.
Word History and Origins
Origin of full speed1
Example Sentences
Meant to recreate collisions seen in rugby, the game has two players - one with a ball, the other the tackler - charge at full speed to knock each other down without protective gear.
Neighbour Jostein Jorgensen said he was woken by the sound of the ship as it headed at full speed towards land, and ran to Mr Helberg's house.
And Bill Gates this week said that these policies "have forced the Chinese in terms of chip manufacturing and everything to go full speed ahead".
When players go full speed in practice.
“They’re both at full speed ahead at all times.”
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