Phrase guide

full sail

adv · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

With all sails set (raised).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

With rapid and unimpeded progress.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, not-comparable

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

The condition of having all sails set (raised).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • We were under full sail.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: täysin purjein — Translations
  • French: toutes voiles dehors — Translations
  • Italian: a vele spiegate — Translations
  • Spanish: a toda vela — Translations
  • Spanish: a velas llenas — Translations
  • Spanish: a velas tendidas — Translations
  • Spanish: a todo trapo — Translations