(to full extent)
11extent — n. 1 the space over which a thing extends. 2 the width or limits of application; scope (to a great extent; to the full extent of their power). Etymology: ME f. AF extente f. med.L extenta past part. of L extendere: see EXTEND …
12full lock — [1] A condition in which a detachable component (e.g., seat belt buckles) is securely attached. [2] The maximum angle attained by the wheels when the steering wheel is turned to its full extent …
13full-feed — ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ transitive verb : to feed (an animal) to the full extent of its needs …
14full — full1 [fool] adj. [ME < OE, akin to Ger voll, Goth fulls < IE base * pel , to fill > L plenus, full & plere, to fill, Gr plēthein, to be full, Welsh llawn, full] 1. having in it all there is space for; holding or containing as much as… …
15Full — Full, adv. Quite; to the same degree; without abatement or diminution; with the whole force or effect; thoroughly; completely; exactly; entirely. [1913 Webster] The pawn I proffer shall be full as good. Dryden. [1913 Webster] The diapason closing …
16Full — Full, n. Complete measure; utmost extent; the highest state or degree. [1913 Webster] The swan s down feather, That stands upon the swell at full of tide. Shak. [1913 Webster] {Full of the moon}, the time of full moon. [1913 Webster] …
17Full of the moon — Full Full, n. Complete measure; utmost extent; the highest state or degree. [1913 Webster] The swan s down feather, That stands upon the swell at full of tide. Shak. [1913 Webster] {Full of the moon}, the time of full moon. [1913 Webster] …
18full-bore — [fool′bôr′] adv. to the greatest degree or extent; at full speed, with the greatest power or effort, etc. [a factory running full bore] adj. complete or thorough; all out [a full bore effort] …
19full-scale — ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of a model or representation) of the same size as the thing represented. 2) unrestricted in extent or intensity: a full scale invasion …
20full — [[t]f ʊl[/t]] ♦ fuller, fullest 1) ADJ GRADED If something is full, it contains as much of a substance or as many objects as it can. Once the container is full, it stays shut until you turn it clockwise. ...a full tank of petrol. Ant: empty 2)… …
