capful

Meanings

• Noun

  A small container or measurement, typically for a liquid, equivalent to the volume that a grown person's hand can hold when cupped.

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Variants

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capful , capfuls , capful of wind

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Etymology

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From Old English 'capfyll', 'cupful'.

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Trivia

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1. A capful is approximately 20 fluid ounces or 0.57 liters.

2. In some contexts, a capful may refer to a small amount of a powdery substance, such as a capful of paint.

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Related Concepts

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1. Measure: Capful is a measure or unit of volume.

2. Cup: Capful is a small container or measurement, often likened to a cup.

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How to Memorize "capful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a grown person forming a cup with their hand. This is the volume of a capful.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'capful' with the image of a hand-sized container or measurement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'A capful is as much as a grown-up hand can hold.'

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