rap full
/ˌrap ˈfʊl/(also wrap full, rapful) Nautical
adjective
Of a sail: positioned so as to be filled by the wind; taut and full. Of a sailing ship, etc.: sailing with full sails. Also as interjection: an order to sail in this manner.
noun
A state or position of sailing in which the sails of a craft are taut and full. Frequently in to give (a sail or vessel) a rap full and variants.
Origin
Early 18th century. Apparently from a first element of unknown origin + full; compare -ful. With use as noun perhaps compare e.g. handful.
- pitch fir
- pitchfork
- pitch-hole
- pitchi
- pitch in
- pitchiness
- pitching axis
- pitching hole
- pitching moment
- pitching mound
- pitching pence
- pitching piece
- pitching stone
- pitching temperature
- pitching yeast
- pitch inspection
- pitch into
- pitch invasion
- pitch kettle
- pitch-kettled
- pitch knot
- pitch length
- pitch-like
- pitch line
- pitchman