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gloveful

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

As much as a glove can hold.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • She could stand on a rocky surface, scoop up a gloveful of dirt, and explore extinct volcanoes and ancient canyons.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From glove + -ful.