fuller

UK
/ˈfʊlə/
US
/ˈfʊlər/

Translations

fullernoun
fullers
pl
UK
/ˈfʊlə/
US
/ˈfʊlər/
foulonMétier ancien de l’industrie textile.
The fuller worked diligently to ensure the fabric was properly cleaned and thickened.
Le foulon a travaillé avec diligence pour s’assurer que l’étoffe était correctement nettoyée et épaissie.
gorgeEn technique, surtout pour une lame ou une pièce métallique.
The blacksmith added a fuller to the sword to make it lighter without compromising its strength.
Le forgeron a ajouté une gorge à l’épée pour l’alléger sans compromettre sa solidité.
Additional translations
foulonOutil de forge; terme technique rare.
fullerverb
fullered
Past Simple
fullered
Past Participle
fullering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfʊlə/
US
/ˈfʊlɚ/
Technical verb used in metalworking meaning to shape or groove hot metal with a fuller tool.
Additional translations
gougerMétallurgie; verbe technique rare.
fulladjective

fuller

Comp.

fuller
Comp.
fullest
Super.
UK
/fʊl/
US
/fʊl/
After the big dinner, everyone felt full and content.
Après le grand dîner, tout le monde se sentait rassasié et content.
fortSe dit notamment avec des intensités ou des degrés maximaux.
The music was played at full volume, filling the room with sound.
La musique était jouée à plein volume, remplissant la pièce de son.
The glass was full, so she had to drink some before adding more water.
Le verre était plein, alors elle a dû en boire un peu avant d’ajouter de l’eau.
He gave a full account of the events that transpired during the meeting.
Il a donné un compte rendu complet des événements survenus pendant la réunion.
The garden was full of blooming flowers in the spring.
Le jardin était abondant en fleurs écloses au printemps.

Definitions

fullernoun
A person who fulls cloth, which means to clean and thicken it by beating and washing.
The fuller worked diligently to ensure the fabric was properly cleaned and thickened.
A groove or channel, especially one made in a blade to reduce its weight.
The blacksmith added a fuller to the sword to make it lighter without compromising its strength.
A forging tool with a rounded or radiused face, used to spread or groove hot metal.
Using a bottom fuller, the smith created a deep indentation along the bar.
fullerverb
To shape or groove (hot metal) with a fuller tool.
The apprentice fullered the edge of the bar before flattening it.
fulladjective
Containing as much or as many as possible; having no empty space.
The glass was full, so she had to drink some before adding more water.
Complete in every detail; not lacking anything.
He gave a full account of the events that transpired during the meeting.
Having a large amount or number; abundant.
The garden was full of blooming flowers in the spring.
Having eaten to satisfaction; not hungry.
After the big dinner, everyone felt full and content.
Having a strong or intense quality.
The music was played at full volume, filling the room with sound.