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bu

/buː/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The farmer sold a bu of apples at the market. "

amount unit agriculture

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noun

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

Examples :

"The farmer filled the bu with freshly harvested apples. "

utensil item agriculture unit amount

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noun

A quantity that fills a bushel measure.

Examples :

"a heap containing ten bushels of apples"

amount agriculture unit food

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noun

A large indefinite quantity.

Examples :

"After the party, there was a bu of leftover cake. "

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noun

The iron lining in the nave of a wheel.

Examples :

"The blacksmith carefully inspected the bu to ensure it was firmly in place within the wheel's nave, protecting the wood from wear. "

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