armful

noun (an armful, armfuls)

«armful» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

As much as you can carry in one or both arms. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and everyday life: an armful of books, an armful of firewood. In maths problems it is a rough amount, not an exact number. Phrases: an armful of, by the armful.

Examples

She came in with an armful of books. tree →
Dad carried an armful of logs to the fire. tree →
He picked an armful of flowers. tree →
The children brought armfuls of leaves. tree →
She dropped her armful of shopping. tree →
Each pupil carried an armful of chairs. tree →
Minnikin, however, took home with him an armful of gold and silver hoops from the Troll’s ship. tree →

Note

Plural: armfuls (also armsful, rare). Like handful, mouthful, spoonful. Not an exact measure.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «armful» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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