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handful

Definition

  • noun: an amount that you can hold in your hand
  • noun: as much or as many as the hand will grasp
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: handsbreadth, fistful, handbreadth

Examples

  • Only a 'handful of' people showed up for the lecture.

  • The children collected seashells by the 'handful'.

  • Our dog is a real 'handful'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) during the Liberian Civil War. Investigated Chechen war crimes. Sri Lanka in '. Places you and I both know Dr. Fassbach wouldn't last a night in. Gerry, a handful of SEALs will go with you as security force. No. My guys will get you in, you assist the doctor, pursue any leads, (..)
    2013 World War Z