Full-powered

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    At full power; at the very utmost limit. not-comparable

    "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."

  2. 2
    For vessels that depends on engines for propulsion that is independent of assistance from any sails. not-comparable

    "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."

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"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."

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