- a unit or a system of units for measuring dry goods, such as fruit, grains, etc
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ˈdry ˈmeas•ure, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- Weights and Measuresthe system of units used in measuring the volume of certain goods, such as grain.
dry′ meas′ure,
- Weights and Measuresthe system of units of capacity ordinarily used in measuring dry commodities, as grain or fruit. In the U.S. 2 pints = 1 quart (1.101 liters);
8 quarts = 1 peck (8.810 liters);
4 pecks = 1 bushel (35.24 liters). In Great Britain 2 pints = 1 quart (1.136 liters);
4 quarts = 1 gallon (4.546 liters);
8 quarts = 1 peck (9.092 liters);
4 pecks = 1 bushel (36.37 liters);
8 bushels = 1 quarter (291.0 liters).
- 1680–90
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