palmful
What hand holds
A palmful is the amount that fits in one's palm—a small, imprecise quantity typically of loose material like sand, nuts, or coins: She scooped up a palmful of berries.
The measure suggests intimacy with what's held, unlike the more detached handful.
First-reported story
- pinchSqueeze with fingertips
- dollopSmall shapeless portion
- small amountMinuscule quantity
- portionDivided share given
measure · cupful · fistful · spoonful · dash · serving · bit · morsel
Clear essential liquid
- sandFine rock particles
- riceStaple cereal grain
- berriesSmall fleshy fruits
- seedsPlant embryos in casings
grain · nuts · coins · beads · pebbles · flour · salt · sugar
Liquid skin moisturizer
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
serum · balm · gel · cleanser · emollient · massage · application · rub
Something presented or given
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- holy waterSacramental liquid for blessings
- ashesBurned matter's residue
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
sacred · ceremony · libation · ablution · purification · anointment · prayer · devotion
scoop
First-reported story
- pinchSqueeze with fingertips
- dollopSmall shapeless portion
- small amountMinuscule quantity
portion · measure · cupful · fistful · spoonful · dash · serving · bit · morsel · smidgen
water
Clear essential liquid
seeds · grain · nuts · coins · beads · pebbles · flour · salt · sugar · earth
lotion
Liquid skin moisturizer
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
sunscreen · serum · balm · gel · cleanser · emollient · massage · application · rub · smoothing
offering
Something presented or given
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- holy waterSacramental liquid for blessings
- ashesBurned matter's residue
incense · sacred · ceremony · libation · ablution · purification · anointment · prayer · devotion · sanctification