teacup

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Noun teacup has 2 senses

teacup, teacupful - as much as a teacup will hold
--₁ is a kind of containerful
teacup - a cup from which tea is drunk
--₂ is a kind of cup
--₂ has parts: handle, grip, handgrip, hold

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Teacup

Noun (General Sense): A small cup, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea.

Example Sentence: I prefer to drink my tea from a delicate teacup.

Noun (Specific Sense): A small cup or cup-shaped container used in some specific contexts or to indicate a particular size.

Example Sentence: The teacup on the toy set is perfectly sized for a child's hands.

Adjective: Describing something as small and delicate, typically used metaphorically.

Example Sentence: The teacup poodle easily fits into the smallest handbag.

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