harful

Definition

1. Noun: The amount that a hat can hold; a hatful.
   • Note: "harful" is a variant spelling of "hatful," meaning the quantity or capacity of a hat.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She scooped a harful of berries from the basket. (The amount of berries that would fill a hat.)
  • He brought a harful of coins to the bank. (The quantity of coins that a hat could contain.)

Advanced Usage

• "a harful of": used metaphorically to indicate a large but imprecise amount.
  • He had a harful of excuses for being late. (A large number of excuses.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hatful (n): the standard spelling, meaning the amount a hat holds.
  • The farmer filled a hatful of eggs. (The quantity that fits in a hat.)

Synonyms

• Capful: the amount a cap can hold.
• Brimful: as much as a container can hold.

Related Idioms

• "a hatful of trouble": a large amount of difficulty or problems.
  • The project turned into a hatful of trouble. (A great deal of difficulty.)

Note on Usage

• "harful" is a rare or archaic spelling variant. In modern English, "hatful" is the standard form.