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Definition of capful

capful

/ˈkæp.fʊl/
cap · ful
Plural:capfuls
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capful Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The amount of a liquid or powder that can be held in the cap of a bottle or container, or in a hat.

Example

"Add one capful of liquid detergent to the washing machine before starting the cycle."

2

A very light puff or gust of wind (used especially in nautical contexts as 'a capful of wind').

Example

"The sailors waited patiently for a capful of wind to fill their slackened sails."

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• Rhymes for capful

• Nearby Words

caper
capercaillie
capex
capful
capicola
capillary
capisce

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Capful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/capful
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