full-bore

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Adjective

full-bore (not comparable)

1. Thoroughgoing; complete; total.

   The problem had grown into a full-bore crisis.

   He is full-bore environmental activist.

2. (of a firearm) Having a relatively large caliber.

   Mounted on the wall was a full-bore elephant gun.

Synonyms

• full-blown
• full-fledged

Adverb

full-bore (not comparable)

1. At top speed; with full power.

   The car raced full-bore into oncoming traffic.

Synonyms

• full tilt boogie

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