Meaning Of The Word Bushel

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bushel
countable noun: A bushel is a unit of volume that is used for measuring agricultural produce such as corn or beans. A bushel is equivalent in volume to eight gallons.

bushel in American English 1
a unit of dry measure for grain, fruit, etc., equal to 32 dry quarts or 4 pecks (35.2384 dry liters or 1.2445 cubic feet): abbrev. bu
noun: a unit of dry measure containing 4 pecks, equivalent in the U.S. (and formerly in England) to 2150.42 cubic inches or 35.24 liters ( Winchester bushel), and in Great Britain to 2219.36 cubic inches or 36.38 liters (Imperial bushel)

bushel in American English 2
to repair, renovate, or alter (esp. garments)
transitive verb: to alter or repair (a garment)

bushel in British English 1
noun: (formerly) a Brit unit of dry or liquid measure equal to 8 Imperial gallons. 1 Imperial bushel is equivalent to 0.036 37 cubic metres

bushel in British English 2
verb: to alter or mend (a garment)

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