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panful

[ pan-fool ]

noun

, plural pan·fuls.
  1. the amount a pan can hold.


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Spelling Note

See -ful.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of panful1

First recorded in 1870–75; pan 1 + -ful

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Example Sentences

After dark, as I was frying the fish, a panful of the largest trout was accidentally capsized in the fire.

An expert worker in average ground could gather and wash a panful of dirt every ten minutes.

Mac was slowly bringing out a small panful of cold boiled beans.

"Get yourself a new coat, if you can find one for the price," answered Faith, listlessly scrubbing a panful of turnips for dinner.

Then it was not long before the first panful of macaroons was done, too, and these came out all crisp and delicious.

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