fistful
fist·ful
fistful · fistfuls · fistsful
The amount that can be held in a closed fistThe amount that can be held in a closed fist.
/ˈfɪstˌfʊl/
» They robbed a stage coach for a fistful of dollars.
Meaning
3 sensesThe amount that can be held in a closed fist.
the quantity that can be held in the hand
(broadly)A small number of something.
A blow with the fist.
Examples
1 sentencesThey robbed a stage coach for a fistful of dollars.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From fist (noun) + -ful.From fist (noun) + -ful.
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Forms
plural: fistfuls / fistsfulSynonyms
2 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular