bale

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Pronunciation[change]

Noun[change]

Singular
bale

Plural
bales

A straw bale.
  1. (countable) A bale is a large bundle, or package, tied with wire, rope, or string.
    The farmer used the straw bale to feed his sheep.

Verb[change]

Plain form
bale

Third-person singular
bales

Past tense
baled

Past participle
baled

Present participle
baling

  1. (transitive) If you bale, you create a bale from hay.
    The hay was baled so it would be easier to transport.