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potful

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pot·ful  (ptfl)
n.
1. The amount that a pot can hold.
2. Informal A large amount: made a potful of money on the horses.
potful [ˈpɒtfʊl]
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Units) the amount held by a pot
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.potful - the quantity contained in a potpotful - the quantity contained in a pot      
pot
containerful - the quantity that a container will hold
Translations
potful
n → Topf m; (of coffee, tea) → Kanne f
potful [ˈpɒtfʊl] n → pentola (piena)
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