What does capful mean?
Capful means The amount that will fit into a cap..
Capful
/ˈkæpfʊl/ · noun
Meaning
The amount that will fit into a cap..
Definitions by Sense
- The amount that will fit into a cap.
- (nautical) A light puff of wind.
Example Sentences
"I warrant you were frighted, wer'n't you, last night, when it blew but a capful of wind?"
" Last night, at sunset, there were plenty of the most respectable wind-clouds, but now there isn't a capful."
Synonyms for capful
Antonyms for capful
Related Words
Word Forms
- capfuls
- capsful
Usage Notes
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How do you use capful in a sentence?
"I warrant you were frighted, wer'n't you, last night, when it blew but a capful of wind?"
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