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baled

 

[beɪld ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Verb

action of binding

Baled refers to the action of compressing and wrapping material, typically hay, straw, or other agricultural products, into a compact bundle or 'bale' for easier handling and storage. This process helps preserve the quality of the material during storage and transport.

Synonyms

bundle, compress, pack.

Examples of usage

  • The farmer baled the hay before the rain.
  • After the harvest, they baled the straw for winter feed.
  • She watched as the machine baled the cotton in the field.
Context #2 | Adjective

in relation to bales

Baled can also describe something that has been formed into bales, indicating that it is ready for storage or transportation. For example, baled hay refers to hay that has been compacted into bales.

Synonyms

bundled, packed.

Examples of usage

  • The baled goods were shipped to the market.
  • He carried a baled bundle on his back.
  • The baled hay was stacked in the barn.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'bale' comes from the Old French word 'baille', meaning a ball or bundle.
  • In English, 'bale' originally referred to a bundle of goods, specifically in trade contexts.

Agriculture

  • Baled hay is common in farming, making it easier to store and transport animal feed.
  • The process of baling can involve various machines that compress and wrap agricultural products.

Environment

  • Baled materials are often used in recycling, such as plastic or paper, to reduce space and improve transport efficiency.
  • Using baled waste products can aid in environmental sustainability by facilitating recycling efforts.

Art and Creativity

  • Baling can be a creative technique in sculpture, where artists use bales to create large structures or installations.
  • The visual aesthetics of stacked bales often feature in rural art, reflecting the harmony between agriculture and creativity.

Literature

  • In literature, bales can symbolize labor and productivity, often reflecting a character's hard work.
  • The imagery of bales is used in poetry to evoke feelings of harvest, abundance, and the passage of time.

Translations

Translations of the word "baled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enrolado

🇮🇳 गुड़िया

🇩🇪 bündeln

🇮🇩 digulung

🇺🇦 скатаний

🇵🇱 zwinięty

🇯🇵 束ねられた

🇫🇷 enveloppé

🇪🇸 enrollado

🇹🇷 bükülmüş

🇰🇷 말린

🇸🇦 مُجَمَّع

🇨🇿 sbalený

🇸🇰 zabalený

🇨🇳 打包的

🇸🇮 zavito

🇮🇸 vafið

🇰🇿 оралған

🇬🇪 ახლართული

🇦🇿 dolaşdırılmış

🇲🇽 enrollado

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,212, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.