Antonyms for handfuls

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hand-foo l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhænd fʊl

Definition of handfuls

Origin : Old English handful; see hand (n.) + -ful. Originally the quality that can be held in a hand; also a medieval linear measurement of four inches. Meaning "a small portion or part" is from c.1400. Figurative meaning "as much as one can manage" is from 1755.

As in lump : noun clump, mass
As in sprinkling : noun hint, dash
As in gob : noun lump

Example sentences :

Here and there were men to offer biscuits and handfuls of prunes.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various

Put four pounds of pure honey into a still, with twelve handfuls of the tendrils of vines, and the same quantity of rosemary tops.
Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton

In all the wantonness of children, we tore the fruit in handfuls, and threw it around us.
Extract from : « Confessions Of Con Cregan » by Charles James Lever

It is said that each person should throw only five handfuls.
Extract from : « The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India » by R. V. Russell

She carried her armfuls of dishes and food as if they were handfuls of marshmallows.
Extract from : « Sonnie-Boy's People » by James B. Connolly

He distributed offices by handfuls without caring to take them.
Extract from : « The Education of Henry Adams » by Henry Adams

A barrel of water with six handfuls of salt are the proportions.
Extract from : « Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce » by E. R. Billings.

Gold will level all obstacles, and to-morrow we shall gather it by handfuls.
Extract from : « Wood Rangers » by Mayne Reid

With eager fingers they clutched the salt, and conveyed it to their mouths in handfuls.
Extract from : « In Court and Kampong » by Hugh Clifford

I gathered up the gems by handfuls and stuffed them into my wallet.
Extract from : « Romance of Roman Villas » by Elizabeth W. (Elizbeth Williams) Champney

Synonyms for handfuls

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