Bale Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English: probably from Middle Dutch, from Old French; ultimately of Germanic origin and related to ball

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

a large wrapped or bound bundle of paper, hay, or cotton

Short Definition:

large wrapped or bound bundle of paper or cotton

Examples:

• the fire destroyed 500 bales of hay

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

make up into bales

Short Definition:

make up into bales

Examples:

• the straw is left on the field to be baled later