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fistful

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fist·ful  (fstfl)
n. pl. fist·fuls
The amount that a fist can hold.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.fistful - the quantity that can be held in the hand
handful
containerful - the quantity that a container will hold
Translations
fistful [ˈfɪstfʊl] N → puñado m
fistful [ˈfɪstfʊl] n (= handful) → poignée f
fistful
n → Handvoll f; a fistful of pound coins → eine Handvoll Pfundmünzen
fistful [ˈfɪstfʊl] n → pugno, manciata
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