Meaning of handful in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhæn(d)ˌfʊl/

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  1. Noun

    handful

    Definitions

    1. a small number or amount

    Examples

    • « only a handful of responses were received »
  2. 2. the quantity that can be held in the hand

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