Definitions for lapfuls

lapfuls lap·ful

Spelling: [lap-foo l]
IPA: /ˈlæp fʊl/

Lapfuls is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 109 anagrams from letters in lapfuls (afllpsu).

Definitions for lapfuls

noun

  1. as much as the lap can hold.

Origin of lapfuls

First recorded in 1605-15; lap1 + -ful

Examples for lapfuls

The sly Saxon entered into an odd transaction; the Thuringian gave him in exchange for his gold, a lapful of soil.

She went; and she shed a lapful of tears when she came home.

When the clock struck five, Mrs. Williams rose hurriedly from her chair and gathered up the lapful of mending.

Lets see it, Betty, suggested Doris, who with a lapful of her own valentines was sitting near.

Blanche sprang forward, dropping, as she went, her lapful of gatherings.

They dared not ask Mira again about their lost friends; and even the lapful of kittens palled at last on Dot.

Zephyrus had a lapful of flowers,204 and was the one wind sent to play among children.

Maria was leaning forward also, over her lapful of carnations which John Sargent had presented to her.

Did he seem dejected, Catherine would steal out and spend a week's income on the lapful of toys which she brought home.

In the next room Mammy Riah was rocking back and forth upon the hearth, crooning to herself while she carded a lapful of wool.

Word Value for lapfuls
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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