cupfuln.
/ˈkʌpfʊl/, U.S. /ˈkəpˌfʊl/ As much as fills a cup.
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the world > relative properties > measurement > the scientific measurement of volume > measure(s) of capacity > amount defined by capacity > [noun] > amount that fills a receptacle > cup or mug
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?a1400 Morte Arth. 3379 Scho..Kaughte up a coppefulle.
1800 tr. E. J. B. Bouillon-Lagrange Man. Course Chem. I. 302 The dose employed is about an ounce in two cupfuls of broth.
1834 J. W. Carlyle Lett. I. 6 A cupful of porridge, a few spoonfuls of tea.
Draft additions 1993
2. North American. Cookery. A measure of one half pint or eight fluid ounces.
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the world > relative properties > measurement > the scientific measurement of volume > measure(s) of capacity > [noun] > specific liquid or dry units > cup as unit
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1896 F. M. Farmer Boston Cooking-School Cook Bk. ii. 28 A cupful is a measured level. To measure a cupful, put in the ingredient by spoonfuls or from a scoop, round slightly, and level with a case knife.
1965 R. Cavin Compl. Party Dinners for Novice Cook 43 To make a spoonful or cupful level, smooth off the top with the straight edge of a knife.
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