full-size en · ADJ
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Being the normal or standard size for its type.
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(not-comparable) (of a representational artwork or model) Being the same size as the original.
As well as demonstrating operating facilities, full-size car body models are used for experimenting with new types of interior finish, systems of lighting, positioning of route diagrams and advertisements, and the best form of windscreens at doorways, and the height and location of handgrips and handrails.
1951 October, “Models Assist Rolling Stock Design”, in Railway Magazine, page 647:
- (US, not-comparable) (of an automobile) Large; specifically, designed to be comfortable for long-distance driving with six occupants and their luggage.
- (Canada, US, not-comparable) The size of a full bed.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fullsize | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (10)
ga lánmhéid (Being the standard size for its type) · ga lánmhéid (Being the same size as the original) · uk повноро́змірний (Being the standard size for its type) · fr à échelle grandeur (Being the same size as the original) · fr grandeur nature (Being the same size as the original) · pl pełnowymiarowy (Being the standard size for its type) · uk повноро́змірний (Being the same size as the original) · fr grand-format (Being the standard size for its type) · pl pełnowymiarowy (Being the same size as the original) · ru полноразме́рный (Being the same size as the original)