Visual meaning of 'thimbleful'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of thimbleful: As much as a thimble will hold. - Image 1

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noun

As much as a thimble will hold.

"He only needed a thimbleful of sugar to sweeten his tea. "

Visual illustration of thimbleful: (by extension) A small amount of liquid, especially alcoholic spirits.

noun

(by extension) A small amount of liquid, especially alcoholic spirits.

"My grandmother only drinks a thimbleful of sherry after dinner each evening. "