This is the 9857th most frequent Turkish word.
avuç
"Avuç" means "palm of the hand" in English.
Here, 'avuç' is used figuratively to indicate the size or amount that can be held in the palm.
Çocuk bir avuç şeker istedi.
The child asked for a handful of candy.
In this example, 'avuç' denotes a quantity that fits within the hand.
Bahçede bir avuç toprak buldu.
He found a handful of soil in the garden.
Here, 'avuç' literally refers to the palm of one's hand.