Handful Of Rice

Handful Of Rice is a collective noun phrase for a group of rice.

Handful of Rice is a metaphorical collective noun phrase denoting a small quantity of rice, typically formed by loosely holding as much rice as one hand can grasp. This phrase vividly captures the essence of meager amounts of this staple grain tightly packed together within the limited capacity of a single hand. Handful of Rice often reflects an image of scarcity and humility, invoking the traditional significance of rice as a source of sustenance and nourishment in many cultures. It conveys the idea of frugality and making the most with limited resources, a representation of hard times or poverty often associated with agrarian societies. Furthermore, the phrase can be metaphorically extended to depict a small number of individuals, objects, or concepts sharing similar characteristics. In this context, it signifies a modest or limited quantity that can be easily counted and held, highlighting the sense of unity or togetherness among them. The phrase implies that despite their small number, each component has value and partakes in a larger collective whole.

Example sentences using “Handful Of Rice”

  • The cook measured out a handful of rice to accompany the stir-fried vegetables.
  • In rural villages, families labor together in the fields harvesting a handful of rice grains.
  • The teacher distributed a handful of rice to each student, as part of a lesson about resources and scarcity.

Other collective nouns for Rice

Collective noun: Bag
Collective noun: Bale
Collective noun: Barn
Collective noun: Bed
Collective noun: Bowl
Collective noun: Box
Collective noun: Bucket
Collective noun: Cart
Collective noun: Cup
Collective noun: Dish
Collective noun: Field
Collective noun: Grain
Collective noun: Harvest
Collective noun: Heap
Collective noun: Jar
Collective noun: Kettle
Collective noun: Ladle
Collective noun: Market
Collective noun: Measure
Collective noun: Mountain
Collective noun: Mouthful
Collective noun: Packet
Collective noun: Pan
Collective noun: Patch
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