full powered

adjective

1. (of a vessel) relying on engines for propulsion without assistance from sails.

Word History and Origins

Origin of full powered¹

First recorded in 1735–45

Example Sentences

Rather lift passion to adoration, and use it, full-powered, upon that which unfolds forever for your worship.

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The post requires great speed, and hence, full-powered vessels.

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It almost did—only a last-instant, full-powered side thrust enabled the target to evade it.

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I made up my mind on the instant to experiment on my own account, and swung my fist back for a full-powered smash at him.

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You want me to haul a full-powered steamship four points off her course to make the Chinamen comfortable!

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