Armload Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɑrmˌloʊd

ARM-load

UK

ˈɑːmˌləʊd

AAM-lohd

Definition

An amount of something that you can carry in your arms at one time.

Usage & Nuances

Usually singular: 'an armload of books.' Informal and mostly used for tangible, carryable items. Not used for heavy machinery or non-physical things. The plural 'armloads' is possible for multiple trips.

• Spanish: brazo lleno - carga de brazos
• Portuguese (BR): braçada - carregamento no braço
• Portuguese (PT): braçada - carga de braços
• Chinese (Simplified): 一抱（一臂能抱的量）
• Chinese (Traditional): 一抱（一臂能抱的量）
• Hindi: बांह भर सामान
• Arabic: حمولة ذراع
• Bengali: এক বাহু ভর্তি - এক বাহুর বোঝা
• Russian: полные руки
• Japanese: 腕いっぱい
• Vietnamese: một ôm đầy
• Korean: 한 아름
• Turkish: bir kucak dolusu
• Urdu: بازو بھر
• Indonesian: sepeluk

Example Sentences

She carried an armload of groceries into the house.

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Tom picked up an armload of firewood.

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She brought me an armload of flowers.

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One trip with an armload of laundry saved me time.

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He staggered into the room with an armload of boxes.

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Give me an armload and I'll help you carry the rest.

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