1 —none. 1 money etc. Pledged against the temporary release of an untried prisoner. 2 person(s) giving this. —verb. (usually. Foll. By out) 1 release or secure the release of (a prisoner) on payment of bail. 2 release from a difficulty; rescue. ? on bail released after payment of bail. [latin bajulus carrier]
2 none. 1 cricket either of two crosspieces bridging the stumps. 2 bar holding the paper against a typewriter platen. 3 bar separating horses in an open stable. [french]
3 verb. (also bale) 1 (usually. Foll. By out) scoop water out of (a boat etc.). 2 scoop (water etc.) Out. ? bail out variation of bale out 1 (see *bale1). [french]
2 none. 1 cricket either of two crosspieces bridging the stumps. 2 bar holding the paper against a typewriter platen. 3 bar separating horses in an open stable. [french]
3 verb. (also bale) 1 (usually. Foll. By out) scoop water out of (a boat etc.). 2 scoop (water etc.) Out. ? bail out variation of bale out 1 (see *bale1). [french]