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plateful

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plate·ful  (pltfl)
n. pl. plate·fuls
1. The amount that a plate can hold.
2. A generous portion of food.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.platefulplateful - the quantity contained in a plate    
containerful - the quantity that a container will hold
Translations
plateful [ˈpleɪtfʊl] Nplato m
plateful [ˈpleɪtfʊl] nassiette f, assiettée f
plate glass nverre m à vitre, vitre f
plate-glass window nbaie f vitrée
plateful
nTeller m; two platefuls of saladzwei Teller (voll) Salat
plateful [ˈpleɪtfʊl] npiatto
plateful [ˈpleɪtfʊl] npiatto


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Seeing this the Emperor had a plateful of biscuits brought him and began throwing them down from the balcony.
Shall I spend it here where there is a cosy fire, a plateful of delicious russets, three purring and harmonious cats, and two impeccable china dogs with green noses?
Linton mixed a tumbler of negus, and Isabella emptied a plateful of cakes into her lap, and Edgar stood gaping at a distance.
 
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