fistful
/ˈfɪstfʊl/
noun
- The amount that can be held in a closed hand.
- The child offered me a fistful of wildflowers she had picked.
- She scooped up a fistful of popcorn from the bowl.
- He grabbed a fistful of sand and let it trickle through his fingers.
- A small number or quantity of something, often used figuratively.
- The company has only a fistful of competitors in this niche market.
- He earned a fistful of dollars for his weekend work.
- Only a fistful of people showed up for the early morning meeting.
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