Definition of "handfuls" []

• Plural form of handful. (noun)

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• "She took up a collection of all our small change, and herself tossed it overside, singly and in handfuls, arranging the terms of the contests, chiding a miss, giving extra rewards to clever wins, in short, managing the whole exhibition."
• "We pulled hair out in handfuls, and scratched and bit and gouged."
• "The important tip is to add water in handfuls and to keep stirring."