Senses
掊 to dig
(bound form) to dig or scoop out soil with the hands or a tool
掊 handful
(literary) a measure word for a handful of something, such as earth; equivalent to 抔
掊 to strike
(bound form) to strike or hit; to break apart; to attack or criticize someone
掊 to extort
(literary) to gather or extort wealth; to levy taxes excessively