Bale: meaning, definitions and examples

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bale

 

[ beษชl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

agriculture packaging

A bale is a large bundle of goods, tightly wrapped and secured, typically made of hay, straw, or cotton. It is used in agriculture to store and transport crops effectively. Bales can be compressed into a dense form for ease of handling and are often tied with twine or wire.

Synonyms

bundle, package, stack

Examples of usage

  • The farmer stacked the bales of hay in the barn.
  • They bought a bale of cotton for the textile factory.
  • After the harvest, they wrapped the straw in bales for winter feed.
Context #2 | Verb

to bundle goods

To bale means to compress and package something into a bundle, usually for storage or transport. This verb often refers to the process of creating bales from loose materials like hay, straw, or other similar products. It's a crucial task in farming and logistics for organizing bulk items.

Synonyms

bundle, package, wrap

Examples of usage

  • They need to bale the hay before it rains.
  • The workers baled the recycled paper for shipping.
  • It's time to bale the straw after the harvest.

Translations

Translations of the word "bale" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fardo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Balle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ballot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fardo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paquete

Etymology

The word 'bale' originates from the Middle English term 'bale', which comes from the Old French 'bale', derived from the Latin word 'bala', meaning 'a bundle'. Its use in English records dates back to at least the 14th century, often in reference to large bundles of hay or straw. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of bundled goods, including textiles and recycled materials. The evolution of agriculture and packaging techniques has led to a more standardized understanding of what constitutes a 'bale', particularly in commercial farming and shipping contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,826, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.