What is another word for lapful?

Pronunciation: [lˈapfə͡l] (IPA)

The word "lapful" is often used to describe a quantity of something that can fit into someone's lap. However, there are several other synonyms that can be used to represent a similar meaning. These include words such as "armload," "bundle," "cluster," "heap," "pocketful," and "scoop." Each of these words can be used to describe a specific amount of things that can be held in one's arms or lap. For example, a pocketful of coins or an armload of books. The use of synonyms allows for a writer or speaker to vary their vocabulary and create more interesting and diverse descriptions.

What are the hypernyms for Lapful?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Lapful?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Lapful

You see, I had put myself in Hardcastle's skin, and I was quite clear that I should have buried a lapful of gold and notes somewhere in the bush until the hue and cry had blown over.
"Stingaree"
E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
Stefana is dreaming it over a lapful of red roses.
"Miss Theodosia's Heartstrings"
Annie Hamilton Donnell
"And now," said Mrs. Fox, observing her eyes in a fine frenzy rolling from her lapful of pincushions and shirt buttons, to a mandarin nearly as large as life, "perhaps, my dear Miss Douglas, you will do me the favour to take a look of my little collection."
"Marriage"
Susan Edmonstone Ferrier

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