bale /beɪl/noun 11verb 2forms 3phrases 1 noun11 •A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation. •A bundle of compressed fibers (especially hay, straw, cotton, or wool), compacted for shipping and handling and bound by twine or wire.What I claim therein as new, and desire to be secured by Letters Patent is the within described apparatus for forming a bale of cotton under pressure on a spindle or revolving rod,... — 1847 •A block of compressed cannabis. •A measurement of hay equal to 10 flakes. Approximately 70-90 lbs (32-41 kg). •A measurement of paper equal to 10 reams. •A group of turtles.The San Diego Freeway traffic is as slow as a bale of turtles. — 2011 •Evil, especially considered as an active force for destruction or death. •Suffering, woe, torment.That other swayne, like ashes deadly pale, Lay in the lap of death, rewing his wretched bale. — 1596 •(no longer used) A large fire, a conflagration or bonfire. •(no longer used) A funeral pyre. •(no longer used) A beacon-fire. verb2 •To wrap into a bale. •To remove water from a boat with buckets etc. formsbaled · baling · bales Phrases with bale bale upTo pack or collect into a bale or bundle.
