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English noun: handful

1. handful (quantity) a small number or amount


SamplesOnly a handful of responses were received.


Synonymssmattering


Broader (hypernym)small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity

2. handful (quantity) the quantity that can be held in the hand


Synonymsfistful


Broader (hypernym)containerful









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