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单词 capful
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capfuln.

Brit. /ˈkapfʊl/, U.S. /ˈkæpˌfʊl/
Etymology: < cap n.1 + -ful suffix.
As much as a cap will contain. a capful of wind (Nautical): ‘a light flaw, which suddenly careens a vessel, and passes off’ (Smyth Sailor's Word-bk.).
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the world > relative properties > measurement > the scientific measurement of volume > measure(s) of capacity > amount defined by capacity > [noun] > amount that fills an article of clothing
sleeveful?a1505
hoodfulc1525
hatful?1573
pocketful1611
capful1719
bootful1772
wigful1836
apronful1865
1719 D. Defoe Life Robinson Crusoe 8 You were frightened, wa'n't you, last Night, when it blew but a Cap full of Wind?
1851 H. W. Longfellow Golden Legend v. 255 I was whistling to Saint Antonio For a capful of wind to fill our sail.
1873 C. Robinson New S. Wales 44 When down the shaft one night he picked up a capful of quartz worth £20.
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