Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

full-length

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.70 in modern English

Syllables: ful-l-length
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not shortened; complete and uncut.

adj

Covering the full height of the body.

adj

Of a painting, sculpture or a photograph, representing the full height of the body.

adj

At full stretch, requiring the whole body.

noun

A full-length portrait.

Example Sentences

"All tracks in both the running shed and repair shop are provided with full-length inspection pits."
"The goalkeeper made a full-length save to deny the United attacker."
"Below was a full-length of James II., at whose feet was a sort of throne, on which the duchess was placed."

Etymology

From full + length.

Inflected Forms

full-lengths (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

half-length

Synonyms

uncut

Questions

What does full-length mean?: Not shortened; complete and uncut.
Where does full-length come from?: From full + length.

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