bail

B1
Pronunciation
/beɪ̯l/
/beɪ̯l/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.

2 Definition

Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.

3 Definition

The person providing such payment.

4 Definition

A bucket or scoop used for removing water from a boat etc.

5 Definition

A person who bails water out of a boat.

6 Definition

Custody; keeping.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.

2 Definition

To release a person under such guarantee.

3 Definition

To hand over personal property to be held temporarily by another as a bailment.

Example Sentences
  • to bail cloth to a tailor to be made into a garment; to bail goods to a carrier
4 Definition

To remove (water) from a boat by scooping it out.

Example Sentences
  • to bail water out of a boat
5 Definition

To remove water from (a boat) by scooping it out.

Example Sentences
  • to bail a boat
6 Definition

To set free; to deliver; to release.