noun. The amount that an arm or arms can hold.

noun. As much as the arms can hold; what one holds in one's arms or embrace.

noun. As much as the arm can hold.

noun. The amount an arm or arms can hold.

noun. the quantity that can be contained in the arms

"He worked methodically, even collecting an armful of the larger branches to be used later when the fire gathered strength."

containerful  

armload  assortment  bale  bouquet  bundle