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\Definition of bale
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bale
noun (2)Definition of bale (Entry 2 of 3)
: a large bundle of goods specifically : a large closely pressed package of merchandise bound and usually wrapped a bale of paper a bale of hay
bale
verbbaled; baling
Definition of bale (Entry 3 of 3)
: to make up into a bale in the field baling hay
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bale
noun\ ˈbāl \
\Kids Definition of bale
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a large bundle of goods tightly tied for storing or shipping
a bale of cotton
bale
verbbaled; baling
Kids Definition of bale (Entry 2 of 2)
: to press together and tightly tie or wrap into a large bundle
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The first known use of bale was before the 12th century
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