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fuller

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  • IPA /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/

Noun

fuller noun

  1. A person who fulls cloth.

fuller noun

  1. A convex, rounded or grooved tool, used by blacksmiths for shaping metal.
  2. A groove made by such a tool (in the blade of a sword etc.).

Verb

fuller verb

  1. To form a groove or channel in, by a fuller or set hammer.“to fuller a bayonet”

Adjective

fuller adjective

  1. Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.“The jugs were full to the point of overflowing.”
  2. Complete; with nothing omitted.“Our book gives full treatment to the subject of angling.”
  3. Total, entire.“She had tattoos the full length of her arms.   He was prosecuted to the full extent of the law.”
  4. Having eaten to satisfaction, having a "full" stomach; replete.“"I'm full," he said, pushing back from the table.”

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