rap full

1 of 2

adjective

1

: sailing with sails filled and almost close-hauled

2

of sails : being full and drawing steadily

rap full

2 of 2

noun

: a state of having the sails full of wind

with a rap full she would heel more

—H. A. Calahan

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probably from rap entry 3

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