fuller
ˈfʊlər
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Definition of fuller - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
completenessmore complete or thorough than another
  • Her explanation was fuller than his.
comprehensive thorough
2.
more detailedhaving more details or information
  • The report is fuller with the new data.
comprehensive detailed extensive

Noun

1.
textile workerDatedperson who fulls clothDated
  • In medieval times, a fuller would thicken woolen cloth by moistening and beating it..
2.
metalworking toolTECH.tool for shaping metal by hammeringTECH.
  • The blacksmith used a fuller to create grooves in the sword blade..
anvil hammer punch
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  • fuller: tool for shaping metal by hammering
    tool for shaping metal by hammering

Expressions with fuller

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natural absorbent clay for decolorizing oils and fats
The factory uses fuller's earth to purify oils.
extremely full or satisfied
After the big meal, I felt fuller than a tick.
Eurasian teasel plant used for raising nap
Fuller's teasel is common in European textile workshops.

Origin of fuller

Old English, fullere (one who fulls cloth)

Terms with fuller included in their meaning

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beauty hair
piece of hair added for longer or fuller hair
increase fullness
fill up space in something to make it appear fuller
increase in size
become fuller or rounder in shape
appearance
make something appear fuller by shaking or brushing
action
make something fuller by shaking or rearranging
fill
make something fuller or rounder
swell
grow fuller or rounder in shape
appearance
made to appear fuller or softer

Examples of fuller in a sentence

  • Her account of the event was fuller and more detailed.
  • Her explanation became fuller with each question.
  • The book's second edition is much fuller.
  • The fuller worked tirelessly to prepare the fabric.
  • A skilled fuller was essential in the textile industry.
  • The artisan used a fuller to add details to the metalwork.

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  1. French:plus complet, foulon, ...
  2. German:vollständiger, Walker, ...
  3. Italian:più completo, gualchieraio, ...
  4. Spanish:más completo, batán, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais completo, pisoeiro, ...
  6. Chinese:更全面, 漂洗工, ...
  7. Japanese:より完全な, 縮絨工, ...
  8. Arabic:أكمل, قَصَّار, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָלֵא יוֹתֵר, מְעַבֵּד בְּדִים, ...
  10. Russian:более полный, валяльщик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:повніший, валкар, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक पूर्ण, धुनाई करने वाला, ...
full
fʊl

Definition of full - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
capacitycontaining as much as possible or allowed
  • The glass is full of water.
filled packed stuffed
2.
satiatedhaving eaten to satisfaction
  • After the meal, everyone felt full..
satiated satisfied
3.
completehaving no part missing or lacking
  • She gave a full account of the events.
complete entire whole

Noun

1.
astronomythe phase of the moon when fully illuminated
  • We planned the hike during the full.
full moon lunar phase
2.
measurementhighest or maximum level of something
  • The tank reached its full and overflowed..
brim capacity
3.
skiingTECH.aerialist maneuver with a backflip and twistTECH.
  • She executed a perfect full on the slopes.

Adverb

1.
degreecompletely or entirely
  • She was full aware of the consequences.
entirely wholly
2.
measurementexactly or directly
  • He hit the target full in the center.

Verb

1.
moonintr.become fully illuminated or complete in phaseintr.
  • The moon will full tonight.
complete culminate
2.
textile processingtr.TECH.complete the creation or shaping of a textile by shrinking and thickeningtr.TECH.
  • The workers full the wool to make it denser for winter coats..
shrink thicken
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  • full: the phase of the moon when fully illuminated
    the phase of the moon when fully illuminated

Expressions with full

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playing music or sound very loudly
She played her favorite song at full blast.
all seats in a theater or venue are occupied
The play was a success, evidenced by a full house every night..
a punctuation mark used to end sentences or mark abbreviations
She placed a full stop at the end of the sentence.
having no space left for more
The parking lot is full up.
having many holes or gaps
The old sweater was full of holes.
vibrant and energetic
The full of life crowd cheered loudly at the concert..

Origin of full

Old English, full (full)

Examples of full in a sentence

  • Her suitcase was full after packing.
  • He couldn't eat another bite; he was full.
  • The children were full after the birthday feast.
  • The report was full and detailed.
  • He provided a full list of the requirements.
  • The full moon lit up the entire valley.

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  1. French:plein, pleine lune, ...
  2. German:voll, Vollmond, ...
  3. Italian:pieno, plenilunio, ...
  4. Spanish:lleno, luna llena, ...
  5. Portuguese:cheio, lua cheia, ...
  6. Chinese:装满的, 满月, ...
  7. Japanese:いっぱいの, 満月, ...
  8. Arabic:مُمْتَلِئ, اكتمال القمر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָלֵא, יָרֵחַ מָלֵא, ...
  10. Russian:полный, полнолуние, ...
  11. Ukrainian:повний, повня, ...
  12. Hindi:भरा, पूर्णिमा, ...
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