canful

American  

[kan-fool] / ˈkæn fʊl /

noun

plural

canfuls

1. the amount that a can will hold.

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Spelling

See -ful.

Etymology

Origin of canful

First recorded in 1695–1705; can ² + -ful

Example Sentences

He took over an hour to eat the canful.

From Literature

Thinks I, there’s power, and it’s mine—a canful of steam to a typhoon.

From Project Gutenberg

Put into the chafing-dish a tablespoonful of butter; when it is melted, add a tablespoonful of chopped celery, a teaspoonful of flour, a half cupful of cream or milk, and a canful of crab meat.

From Project Gutenberg

I made a quart canful of strong, hot coffee, toasted some bacon on a stick, and then, with some hardtack, had a good breakfast and felt better.

From Project Gutenberg

“I’ll run and fetch a canful of water,” said Olive, who was extremely good-natured.

From Project Gutenberg