What does bucketful mean?
Bucketful means The quantity contained in a bucket..
Bucketful
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The quantity contained in a bucket..
Definitions by Sense
- The quantity contained in a bucket.
- (by extension) A large quantity.
Example Sentences
"I had a fire lit there, and there is a bucketful of coals. You will be pretty comfortable, I hope."
But out of the water he dared not put his head; for the rain came down by bucketsful, and the hail hammered like shot on the stream, and churned it into foam; […]
"Confound it all," snorted Mr. Tupworthy indignantly, "you're flooding my flat. The water's coming through my bathroom ceiling in bucketfuls. The plaster'll fall next. Can't you stop it? Has a pipe burst or something?"
Synonyms for bucketful
Antonyms for bucketful
Related Words
Word Forms
- bucketfuls
- bucketsful
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bucketful?
Common synonyms include pailful, abundance, battalion, arseload.
What is the opposite of bucketful?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bucketful in a sentence?
"I had a fire lit there, and there is a bucketful of coals. You will be pretty comfortable, I hope."
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