ALL meanings of dry measure
dry meas·ure
D d - noun dry measure the 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). 1
- noun dry measure A unit of volume used in measuring dry commodities (e.g. grain or fruit). 0
- noun dry measure a unit or a system of units for measuring dry goods, such as fruit, grains, etc 0
- noun dry measure a system for measuring the volume of dry things such as grain or vegetables, in which 2 pints = 1 quart, 8 quarts = 1 peck, and 4 pecks = 1 bushel 0