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Armful: meaning, definitions and examples

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armful

 

[ ˈɑːrmfəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quantity carried

An armful is the quantity of something that can be held in one's arms. It often refers to a load that is manageable enough to be carried without assistance, such as firewood, books, or flowers.

Synonyms

bundle, handful, load

Examples of usage

  • She picked up an armful of flowers from the garden.
  • He struggled to carry an armful of books to the library.
  • The child brought an armful of toys to the playroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "armful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nocivo

🇮🇳 हानिकारक

🇩🇪 schädlich

🇮🇩 berbahaya

🇺🇦 шкідливий

🇵🇱 szkodliwy

🇯🇵 有害な

🇫🇷 nocif

🇪🇸 perjudicial

🇹🇷 zararlı

🇰🇷 해로운

🇸🇦 ضار

🇨🇿 škodlivý

🇸🇰 škodlivý

🇨🇳 有害的

🇸🇮 škodljiv

🇮🇸 skaðlegur

🇰🇿 залал келтіретін

🇬🇪 ზიანის მომტანი

🇦🇿 zərərli

🇲🇽 perjudicial

Etymology

The word 'armful' originated in the early 14th century, deriving from the Old English term 'earmfull,' which combines 'earm' meaning 'arm' and 'full' in the sense of 'full of.' This compound word emphasizes the capacity that a person can hold in their arms. As language evolved, 'armful' maintained its literal meaning while being used metaphorically in various contexts. The suffix '-ful' signifies 'full of' and has been widely used in English to create terms that denote quantity or fullness. Throughout history, the word has appeared in literature and colloquial expressions that highlight the physical act of carrying or holding a certain amount of items or materials.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,183 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.