Full-bore
adj, adv
adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Thoroughgoing; complete; total. not-comparable
"The problem had grown into a full-bore crisis."
- 2 Having a relatively large caliber. not-comparable
"Mounted on the wall was a full-bore elephant gun."
Adverb
- 1 At top speed; with full power. not-comparable
"The car raced full-bore into oncoming traffic."
Synonyms
All synonymsExample
More examples"The problem had grown into a full-bore crisis."
Etymology
From full + bore (“barrel of a gun”).