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Meaning of bushel

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bushel

Pronunciation:/ˈbʊʃəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A dry measure, containing four pecks, eight gallons, or thirty-two quarts.

  2. A vessel of the capacity of a bushel, used in measuring; a bushel measure.

  3. A quantity that fills a bushel measure.

    Example: a heap containing ten bushels of apples

  4. A large indefinite quantity.

verb

Definitions

  1. To mend or repair clothes.

  2. To pack grain, hops, etc. into bushel measures.