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▪ I. baling, vbl. n.1|ˈbeɪlɪŋ|
[f. bale v.2 + -ing1.]
The process of packing in bales. Also attrib.
1761Goldsm. Cit. W. cviii, The methods of baling them up. 1810F. Cuming Sk. Tour Western Country xxvi. 165 There is [in Lexington, Ky.] one manufacturer of baling cloth. 1815Niles' Reg. IX. 187/1 They are considered much superior to all other baling presses. 1879T. H. S. Escott Engl. I. 147 The baling and casing of goods. 1922Outing (U.S.) June 110/2 The time was now come..to get out..rope and baling wire. 1959Engineering 9 Jan. 58/1 A scrap yard adjoins the melting shop, the handling equipment including a..baling press.
▪ II. baling, vbl. n.2
Also (properly) 6–8 bailing.
The emptying of water from a boat or other vessel.
1856Kane Arct. Exp. II. xxix. 286 So unseaworthy as to require constant baling. |