amount contained

  • 31capac — i (L). Amount contained …

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  • 32punnet — noun (C) BrE a small square basket in which soft fruits such as strawberries (strawberry) are sold, or the amount contained in one of these …

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  • 33ladle — I UK [ˈleɪd(ə)l] / US noun [countable] Word forms ladle : singular ladle plural ladles a) a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving liquid food such as soup b) ladle or ladleful the amount contained in a ladle II UK [ˈleɪd(ə)l] / US …

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  • 34basket — bas•ket [[t]ˈbæs kɪt, ˈbɑ skɪt[/t]] n. 1) a container made of twigs, rushes, or other flexible material woven together 2) a container made of pieces of thin veneer, used for packing berries, vegetables, etc 3) the amount contained in a basket; a… …

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  • 35basketful — bas•ket•ful [[t]ˈbæs kɪtˌfʊl, ˈbɑ skɪt [/t]] n. pl. fuls 1) a sufficient quantity to fill a basket; the amount contained in a basket 2) any considerable quantity • Etymology: 1565–75 usage: See ful …

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  • 36case — I [[t]keɪs[/t]] n. 1) an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: a case of poor judgment[/ex] 2) the actual state of things: That is not the case[/ex] 3) situation; circumstance; plight: a sad case[/ex] 4) soc a patient or… …

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  • 37glassful — glass•ful [[t]ˈglæs fʊl, ˈglɑs [/t]] n. pl. fuls use an amount contained by or sufficient to fill a glass or tumbler • Etymology: bef. 900 usage: See ful …

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  • 38case — I. /keɪs / (say kays) noun 1. an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something. 2. the actual state of things: *This has been the case for a year, now. –glenda adams, 1982. 3. a question or problem of moral conduct: a case of… …

  • 39crate — /kreɪt / (say krayt) noun 1. a box or framework, usually of wooden slats, for packing and transporting fruit, furniture, etc. 2. a basket of wickerwork, for the transportation of crockery, etc. 3. the amount contained by or contents of a crate. 4 …

  • 40dishful — /ˈdɪʃfʊl/ (say dishfool) noun the amount contained in a dish …