"oceanful" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: oceanfuls [plural], oceansful [plural]
Etymology: ocean + -ful Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ocean|ful|pos=noun}} ocean + -ful Head templates: {{en-noun|+|oceansful}} oceanful (plural oceanfuls or oceansful)
  1. as much as an ocean can hold. Related terms: seaful
    Sense id: en-oceanful-en-noun-SM-VVimX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English nouns suffixed with -ful

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