8 of these equal a cup of measurement

noun

1. A unit of weight equal to ¹/₁₂ troy pound see Weights and Measures Table
2. A unit of weight equal to ¹/₁₆ avoirdupois pound
3. A small amount

   "an ounce of sense"

4. Fluid ounce

noun

1. Snow leopard

noun

1. A U.S. unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₁₆ pint see Weights and Measures Table
2. A British unit of liquid capacity equal to ¹/₂₀ pint see Weights and Measures Table

idiom

1. Used to say that it is better and easier to stop a problem, illness, etc., from happening than to stop or correct it after it has started