handful in Dutch
handful in Dutch is handvol, handbreed, handbreedte — handful means the amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
handful in Dutch
handvol
The amount that a hand will grasp or contain.
handbreed
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
handbreedte
(obsolete) A hand's breadth; four inches.
handvol
A small number, usually approximately five.
beetje
A small number, usually approximately five.
handenbinder
(informal) Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
lastpost
(informal) Something which can only be managed with difficulty.
What does "handful" mean?
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noun The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
"He tossed a handful of seeds onto the lawn for the birds."
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noun Someone or something that is difficult to manage or control.
"That puppy is a handful, chewing every shoe in the house."
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handful in a sentence
- He tossed a handful of seeds onto the lawn for the birds.
- She grabbed a handful of almonds on her way out.
- That puppy is a handful, chewing every shoe in the house.
- My little brother was a handful when he was five.
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What is "handful" in Dutch?
"handful" in Dutch is handvol, handbreed, handbreedte. handful means: The amount that fits in one hand, or a small number of something.
How do you use "handful" in a sentence?
Example: "He tossed a handful of seeds onto the lawn for the birds." In Dutch, "handful" is handvol, handbreed, handbreedte.
Are there other ways to say "handful" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "handful": handvol, handbreed, handbreedte, beetje, handenbinder, lastpost.
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