English Explanatory Dictionary

fistful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The amount that can be held in a closed fist.
  2. A small number of something.
  3. A blow with the fist.

Pronunciation

fĭst′fo͝ol′ /ˈfɪstˌfʊl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-fistful.wav /ˈfəstˌfʊl/ /ˈfɪstˌfʉl/ /ˈfɪsʈˌfʊl/

Word forms

fistful fistfuls fistsful

Etymology

From fist (noun) + -ful.

Synonyms

handful punch
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