bushel

• Существительное, обозначающее единицу сухого объёма, используемую в США (равна 4 пеков или 2152,42 кубических дюйма), а также британскую имперскую меру вместимости (как для жидкостей, так и для сыпучих товаров), равную 4 пекам.

A noun referring to a unit of dry volume used in the United States (equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches) and also a British imperial capacity measure (for both liquid and dry goods) equal to 4 pecks.

1. Unit of dry volume (US)B2formalamerican

   A US customary unit of dry volume equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches, used for measuring agricultural produce like grains and fruit.

   Бушель (единица объёма)

   • The farmer harvested 50 bushels of wheat per acre.
   • A bushel of apples weighs about 42 pounds.
   • The price of corn rose to $5 per bushel.

2. Unit of capacity (UK)B2formalbritish

   A British imperial unit of capacity, used for both liquid and dry goods, equal to 4 pecks or approximately 36.37 liters.

   Бушель (единица объёма)

   • The old recipe called for a bushel of malted barley.
   • A bushel of coal was a common measure in the 19th century.
   • The market sold oysters by the bushel.

• Устаревший глагол, означающий чинить, ремонтировать или перешивать одежду, а также приводить что-либо в порядок.

An archaic verb meaning to mend, repair, or alter clothing, or to make something ready or tidy.

1. Repair or mendC2formalbritish

   To restore something by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken.

   Чинить

   • The tailor busheled the torn coat expertly.
   • He busheled the broken chair with new screws.
   • She busheled the old clock, making it work again.

   Synonymsfixmendpatchrenovaterepairrestore