Armload
noun
The amount a person can carry in their arms.
She returned from the garden with an armload of flowers.

Often appears as...
- armload of laundry
- carry an armload
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noun
The amount a person can carry in their arms.
She returned from the garden with an armload of flowers.

Often appears as...
- armload of laundry
- carry an armload
Usage tips
Neutral
general
Definition 1 of 1

Metaphor
Often used metaphorically to represent emotional burden, such as 'an armload of stress.'
She felt an armload of responsibilities on her shoulders.
Context
Best used in physical contexts, but can also apply to personal or emotional discussions.
He spoke about the armload of challenges he faced.
Imagery
Visually evokes the idea of someone struggling to carry many things, can influence writing styles.
The character walked in with an armload of troubles.
Metaphor
Often used metaphorically to represent emotional burden, such as 'an armload of stress.'
She felt an armload of responsibilities on her shoulders.
Context
Best used in physical contexts, but can also apply to personal or emotional discussions.
He spoke about the armload of challenges he faced.
Imagery
Visually evokes the idea of someone struggling to carry many things, can influence writing styles.
The character walked in with an armload of troubles.
Metaphor
Often used metaphorically to represent emotional burden, such as 'an armload of stress.'
She felt an armload of responsibilities on her shoulders.
Context
Best used in physical contexts, but can also apply to personal or emotional discussions.
He spoke about the armload of challenges he faced.
Imagery
Visually evokes the idea of someone struggling to carry many things, can influence writing styles.
The character walked in with an armload of troubles.
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