basketful

noun, plural bas·ket·fuls.

a sufficient quantity to fill a basket; the amount contained in a basket.

any considerable quantity: a basketful of surprises.

Origin:
1565–75; basket + -ful

Usage note
See -ful.

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basketful
noun
the quantity contained in a basket [syn: basket]

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