bale
word
/ˈbeɪɫ/
/bˈeɪl/
Definition
A large, tightly wrapped bundle of something, often hay, cotton, or paper, tied together for easy transport or storage.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for agricultural products like 'bale of hay' or 'cotton bale.' Not to be confused with 'bail' (money for release) or 'bale' (jump in sports, rare verb). Most common as a noun.
Spanish: pacaPortuguese (BR): fardoPortuguese (PT): fardoChinese (Simplified): 大捆 - 打包Chinese (Traditional): 大捆 - 打包Hindi: गठरीArabic: رزمةBengali: গাঁটরি - আঁটিRussian: тюкJapanese: 俵 - ベールVietnamese: kiệnKorean: 더미 - 뭉치Turkish: balyaUrdu: گٹھڑیIndonesian: bal
Example Sentences
They loaded a bale of hay onto the truck.
basic
Each bale of cotton is very heavy.
basic
The farmer tied the straw into a bale.
basic
I nearly tripped over a bale of newspapers in the garage.
natural
They stacked bales as high as the barn roof.
natural
Could you help me lift this bale? It's heavier than it looks!
natural