tablespoonful

tablespoonful
/tay"beuhl spoohn fool'/, n., pl. tablespoonfuls.
1. the amount a tablespoon can hold.
2. a volumetric measure equal to 1/2 fluid ounce (14.8 ml), or three teaspoonfuls. Abbr.: T., tbs., tbsp.
[1765-75; TABLESPOON + -FUL]
Usage. See -ful.

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