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amplitude |
in physics, the maximum value of an oscillating quantity. [1/3 definitions] |
at full blast |
(informal) at maximum speed, volume, or power. |
at full tilt |
at maximum speed. |
capacity |
maximum electrical output. [1/6 definitions] |
complement |
an amount that makes up a full quantity, or the amount that is the maximum allowed. [1/7 definitions] |
dead center |
the maximum or minimum extension of a crank and connecting rod in a reciprocating engine, in which both are in a straight line and the connecting rod cannot turn the crank. [1/2 definitions] |
draw poker |
a version of poker in which players may discard and draw replacements for a specified maximum number of cards in their original hands after initial bets are made. |
factory farm |
a feeding center for agricultural animals which contains them within a small space and is designed to increase, to the maximum, the efficency of their use in food production. |
flat-out |
(informal) at maximum speed or strength. [1/3 definitions] |
focus |
the state of maximum visual clarity and precision. [1/9 definitions] |
hatchback |
a style of automobile in which the rear covering extends in a slope from the roof and can be opened upward to allow maximum access to the rear storage area. |
hedonism |
the practice of seeking maximum pleasure. [1/2 definitions] |
heyday |
the time of maximum influence, power, or success; prime. |
junior featherweight |
a boxer weighing more than a bantamweight but less than a featherweight, with a maximum weight of 122 pounds. |
junior flyweight |
a boxer in the class below flyweight, with a maximum weight of 108 pounds. |
junior lightweight |
a boxer weighing more than a featherweight but less than a lightweight, with a maximum weight of 130 pounds. |
junior middleweight |
a boxer weighing more than a welterweight and less than a middleweight, with a maximum weight of 154 pounds. |
junior welterweight |
a boxer weighing more than a lightweight but less than a welterweight, with a maximum weight of 140 pounds. |
line of credit |
the maximum amount of credit so granted. [1/2 definitions] |
loaded |
carrying a load, esp. the maximum load. [1/6 definitions] |
load factor |
the amount or weight of the maximum load a vehicle, airplane, or vessel can carry. [2 definitions] |
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