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fistful
[ˈfɪstfəl]
noun
pl: fistfuls
punhado
1.
the amount that a clenched fist can hold
He grabbed a fistful of coins from the jar.
Ele pegou um punhado de moedas do pote.
2.
a large or impressive amount of something
She earned a fistful of dollars from the business deal.
Ela ganhou um punhado de dólares com o negócio.
Synonyms
handful
grip
clutch
grasp
Antonyms
emptiness
nothing
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
punhado
most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
mão cheia
alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
punhado
standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
a fistful of dollars
by the fistful
grab a fistful
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