thimbleful

/ˌθɪmbəlˈfʊl/
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Other forms: thimblefuls

Definitions of thimbleful
  1. noun
    as much as a thimble will hold
    synonyms: thimble
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    type of:
    containerful
    the quantity that a container will hold
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