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full speed

noun

  1. the maximum speed.

  2. Nautical.the speed normally maintained on a passage.



adverb

  1. at maximum speed.

    to move full speed ahead.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of full speed1

First recorded in 1350–1400
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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.

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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.

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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".

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When players go full speed in practice.

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“They’re both at full speed ahead at all times.”

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