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full bore

The correct spelling is full bore.

How to pronounce full bore

adjective

Say it like: Ful-l b-ore

The correct spelling is full bore. Thoroughgoing; complete; total. For example: "He is full-bore environmental activist."

Usage Examples

He is full-bore environmental activist.

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

The car raced full-bore into oncoming traffic.

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Thoroughgoing; complete; total.
  2. 2.(of a firearm) Having a relatively large caliber.

adverb

  1. 1.At top speed; with full power.

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