fist·ful

fist·ful
/ˈfıstˌfʊl/ noun, pl -fuls [count]
1 : an amount that can be held in one hand :handful

a fistful of coins

2 : a somewhat large number or amount

She has won a fistful of awards.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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