bale

/beɪ̯l/ · noun

Meaning

Evil, especially considered as an active force for destruction or death.
Suffering, woe, torment.
A large fire, a conflagration or bonfire.
A funeral pyre.
A beacon-fire.
A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation.
A bundle of compressed wool or hay, compacted for shipping and handling.
A measurement of hay equal to 10 flakes. Approximately 70-90 lbs (32-41 kg).
A measurement of paper equal to 10 reams.
To remove water from a boat with buckets etc.

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