bale

/beɪ̯l/

noun

  1. 1

    Evil, especially considered as an active force for destruction or death.

  2. 2

    Suffering, woe, torment.

noun

  1. 1

    A large fire, a conflagration or bonfire.

  2. 2

    A funeral pyre.

  3. 3

    A beacon-fire.

noun

  1. 1

    A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation.

  2. 2

    A bundle of compressed wool or hay, compacted for shipping and handling.

  3. 3

    A measurement of hay equal to 10 flakes. Approximately 70-90 lbs (32-41 kg).

  4. 4

    A measurement of paper equal to 10 reams.

verb

  1. 1

    To remove water from a boat with buckets etc.

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