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fistful

/ˈfɪst.fʊl/

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noun

/ˈfɪst.fʊl/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее количество, которое можно удержать в сжатой руке.

A noun referring to the amount or quantity that can be held in a closed hand.

  1. Quantity held in handB1informal

    The amount of something that can be contained within a closed hand.

    ruГорсть

    • He grabbed a fistful of sand from the beach.
    • She handed me a fistful of coins for the bus.
    • The child clutched a fistful of candy wrappers.
    • He took a fistful of peanuts from the bowl.

    Synonymshandful

Forms
  • fistfuls plural form
  • fistfuls' possessive plural form
  • fistful's possessive singular form