thimbleful
thimbleful · thimblefuls · thimblesful
напёрсток
As much as a thimble will holdAs much as a thimble will hold.
Meaning
2 sensesAs much as a thimble will hold.
напёрстокnapjórstok
as much as a thimble will hold
(broadly)A small amount of liquid, especially alcoholic spirits.
напёрстокnapjórstok
Translations
2 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
as much as a thimble will hold:
Origin
From thimble + -ful.From thimble + -ful.
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Forms
plural: thimblefuls / thimblesful| Singular | thimbleful |
|---|---|
| Plural | thimblefuls / thimblesful |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- as much as a thimble will hold:thimble
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular