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bale

[ ˈbāl]

bale

noun

[ˈbāl]

bale

verb

baled; baling

Definition of bale (Entry 3 of 3)

transitive verb

: to make up into a bale
//in the field baling hay

Other Words from bale

Verb

baler noun

First Known Use of bale

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1762, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bale

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English bealu; akin to Old High German balo evil, Old Church Slavonic bolĭ sick person

Noun (2) and Verb

Middle English, from Middle French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German balla ball

Dictionary Entries near bale

Phrases Related to bale

bale out

remand (someone) on bail

More Synonyms and Antonyms ofbale

Synonyms of bale

a large amount of a material (such as hay or wool) that is pressed together tightly and often tied or wrapped

a bale of cotton/paper

Synonyms and Near Synonyms for bale

consignment

manifest

More Definitions forbale

bale

noun

\ ˈbāl \

Kids Definition of bale

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a large bundle of goods tightly tied for storing or shipping
//a bale of cotton

bale

verb

baled; baling

Kids Definition of bale (Entry 2 of 2)

: to press together and tightly tie or wrap into a large bundle