hatful
noun
hat·ful
ˈhatˌfu̇l
plural hatfuls also hatsful
-tˌfu̇lz,
tsˌfu̇l
1
: as much or as many as a hat will hold
gathered a hatful of eggs
2
: a considerable amount or number : peck
these dives can cost you a hatful of money—
T. H. Fielding
T. H. Fieldingturned down a hatful of princes—Helen B. Woodward
Helen B. WoodwardDictionary Entries Near hatful
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“Hatful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hatful. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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