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handful
What does handful mean?
handful (noun): a small number, usually approximately five.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use handful in a sentence?
- Only a handful of responses were received. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce handful?
/ˈhændˌfʊl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does handful come from?
From Middle English handful, hondful, from Old English handfull (“handful”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “handful” mean?
an institution created to conduct business
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an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
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a small number, usually approximately five
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