Definition of "capful" [cap•ful]

• The amount that a cap can hold. (noun)

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• "This is only what we sailors call a capful of wind. ""
• "“Sometimes I add a capful of that to the bath, too.”"
• "I tried to direct the capful of Mr. Bubble toward her end of the tub, but of course the baby was delighted."