Definition

1. Noun:

   • A unit of dry volume: A "bushel" is a unit of measurement for dry goods, especially agricultural produce like grain, fruit, or vegetables. It is equal to 4 pecks.
   • A specific container: A "bushel" can also refer to a container or basket that holds this specific volume.

2. Verb:

   • To repair or mend: To "bushel" means to repair, mend, or alter clothing, particularly men's garments.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer sold a bushel of apples at the market.
  • A standard bushel in the United States is 2,150.42 cubic inches.
• Verb:
  • The tailor can bushel those trousers for you.
  • He busheled the torn seam of his jacket.

Advanced Usage

• "To hide one's light under a bushel": To conceal one's talents or abilities; to be modest to a fault.
  • She is an excellent singer but hides her light under a bushel.
• "To measure another man's corn by one's own bushel": To judge others by one's own personal standards.
  • You can't measure another man's corn by your own bushel; everyone has different circumstances.

Variants and Related Words

• Bushel basket (n): A basket with the capacity of one bushel.
  • She filled a bushel basket with fresh peaches.
• Busheler (n, archaic): A person who repairs clothing.
• Bushelful (n): An amount equal to the volume of a bushel.
  • They harvested a bushelful of potatoes.

Synonyms

• Noun (unit): Dry measure, volume.
• Verb (repair): Mend, fix, repair, alter, darn.

Related Phrases

• Phrasal verb usage is not common for "bushel". The verb form is typically used transitively (e.g., to bushel a coat).

Related Idioms

• "Hide your light under a bushel": As described in Advanced Usage.
• "A bushel and a peck": An informal expression meaning "a lot," often used affectionately.
  • I love you a bushel and a peck.

Noun

1. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 pecks
2. a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches

Verb

1. restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
   • She repaired her TV set
   • Repair my shoes please