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Handful

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smatteringnounA superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.
fistfulnounThe amount that can be held in a closed fist.

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fistfulnounThe amount that can be held in a closed fist.
smatteringnounA superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.
handholdnounA projection that one may hold onto for support, e.g. in mountain climbing.
handlenounThe part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
clutchnounA small handbag or purse with no straps or handle.
gripnounA hold or way of holding, particularly with the hand.
catchnoun(countable) The act of seizing or capturing.
hunknoun(informal) An attractive man, especially one who is muscular.
knobnounA rounded protuberance, especially one arising from a flat surface; a fleshy lump or caruncle.
bunchnounA group of similar things, either growing together, or in a cluster or clump, usually fastened together.
pocketnoun(clothing) A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
tricklenounA very thin flow; the sound of such a flow.
locknounSomething used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
doorknobnounA circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of the door.
hiltnounThe handle of a sword, consisting of grip, guard, and pommel, designed to facilitate use of the blade and afford protection to the hand.
doornoun(architecture) A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
hostnounOne which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
multitudenounThe mass of ordinary people; the masses, the populace.
groupnounA number of things or persons being in some relation to one another.
pairnounTwo similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.

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