1. past tense of bushel; to repair or alter (a garment) by a tailor or seamstress
Usage: often used in the garment industry
2. past tense of bushel; to conceal or hide something
Usage: informal; less common

1. altered or repaired by a tailor; modified in fit or appearance
Usage: used to describe garments that have been tailored

Examples

• The tailor busheled the pants to fit him perfectly.
• She had her dress busheled before the wedding.
• The busheled jacket now fit him much better than before.
• He busheled the truth about what happened that night.
• The seamstress busheled several garments for the customer.
• After the alterations, the busheled suit looked brand new.