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单词 bail
释义

bail

1 of 7

noun (1)

ˈbāl How to pronounce bail (audio)
: a container used to remove water from a boat

bail

2 of 7

verb (1)

bailed; bailing; bails

transitive verb

1
: to clear (water) from a boat by dipping and throwing over the side
usually used with out
bailing water out of the boat
2
: to clear water from by dipping and throwing
usually used with out
had to start bailing out the rowboat

intransitive verb

: bail out sense 2
You can't say he has ever bailed when things got tough, because that's just not true. Richard Hoffer
Before the party moved elsewhere, I bailed, exhausted. Steve Hirdt

bail

3 of 7

noun (2)

1
law : the temporary release of a prisoner in exchange for security (see security sense 2a) given for the prisoner's appearance at a later hearing
being held without bail
The suspect is now out on bail.
2
law : security given for the release of a prisoner on bail
Bail was set at $300,000.
a motion to reduce bail
3
law : one who provides bail

bail

4 of 7

verb (2)

bailed; bailing; bails

transitive verb

1
: to temporarily release (a prisoner) in exchange for security (see security sense 2a) given for appearance at a later hearing : to release under bail (see bail entry 3 sense 1)
2
: to procure the release of by giving bail (see bail entry 3 sense 2)
often used with out
Her lawyer bailed her out of jail.
3
: to help from a predicament
used with out
His parents are always bailing him out of trouble.bail out impoverished countries
bailable
ˈbā-lə-bəl How to pronounce bail (audio)
adjective

bail

5 of 7

noun (3)

1
a
: a U-shaped strip used to support something (such as the cover of a wagon or the canopy of a small boat)
b
: a hinged bar for holding paper against the platen of a typewriter
2
: a usually arched handle (as of a kettle or pail)

bail

6 of 7

verb (3)

bailed; bailing; bails

transitive verb

: to deliver (personal property) in trust to another for a special purpose and for a limited period

bail

7 of 7

noun (4)

chiefly British
: a device for confining or separating animals

Synonyms

Verb (1)

  • bail out
  • begone
  • book [slang]
  • bug off
  • bug out
  • bugger off [British slang]
  • buzz (off)
  • clear off [chiefly British]
  • clear out
  • cut out
  • depart
  • dig out
  • exit
  • get
  • get off
  • go
  • go off
  • move
  • pack (up or off)
  • part
  • peel off
  • pike (out or off)
  • pull out
  • push off
  • push on
  • quit
  • run along
  • sally (forth)
  • scarper [British]
  • shove (off)
  • step (along)
  • take off
  • vamoose
  • walk out
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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English baille, from Anglo-French, bucket, from Medieval Latin bajula water vessel, from feminine of Latin bajulus porter, carrier

Verb (1)

verbal derivative of bail entry 1

Noun (2)

Middle English, custody, bail, from Anglo-French, literally, handing over, delivery, from baillier to give, entrust, hand over, from Latin bajulare to carry a burden, from bajulus porter, carrier

Verb (2)

verbal derivatiave of bail entry 3

Noun (3)

Middle English beil, baile, probably from Old English *begel, *bygel; akin to Middle Dutch beughel iron ring, hilt guard; akin to Old English būgan to bend — more at bow

Verb (3)

Anglo-French baillier

Noun (4)

perhaps from bail entry 5

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb (1)

1613, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (3)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb (3)

1768, in the meaning defined above

Noun (4)

1844, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

bail 1 of 3

verb

ˈbāl How to pronounce bail (audio)
bailed; bailing
: to dip and throw out water (as from a boat)

bail

2 of 3

noun

: money given to free a prisoner until his or her trial

bail

3 of 3

verb

bailed; bailing
: to get the release of (a prisoner) by giving money as a guarantee of the prisoner's return for trial

Legal Definition

bail 1 of 2

noun

ˈbāl How to pronounce bail (audio)
1
: the temporary release of a prisoner in exchange for security given for the prisoner's appearance at a later hearing
while free on bail
2
: the security given for a prisoner's release
also : the amount or terms of the security
excessive bail shall not be required U.S. Constitution amend. VIII
posted cash bail
motion to reduce bail
3
: one who provides bail and is liable for the released prisoner's appearance
bail may arrest or authorize arrest of principal Code of Alabama

bail

2 of 2

transitive verb

1
: to release on bail
2
: to obtain the release of by giving bail
often used with out
3
: to place (personal property) under a bailment
identity of the article claimed to have been bailed Peet v. Roth Hotel Co., 253 N.W. 546 (1934)

Note: Property is usually bailed by putting it temporarily in the custody of another for a specific purpose, as safekeeping or delivery to a third party.

History and Etymology for bail

Noun

Anglo-French, act of handing over, delivery of a prisoner into someone's custody in exchange for security, from bailler to hand over, entrust, from Old French, from Latin bajulare to carry (a burden)

bail 1 of 2

noun

1
as in bond

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • bond
  • recognizance
  • gage
  • security
  • guarantee
  • deposit
  • pledge
  • guaranty
  • pawn
  • surety
  • down payment
  • earnest
  • warranty
  • contract
  • assurance
  • handsel
  • oath
  • commitment
  • covenant
  • troth
  • compact
  • word
2
as in bow

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • bow
  • loop
  • handle
  • hilt
  • shaft
  • bar
  • grip
  • handlebar
  • haft
  • crop
  • helve
  • whipstock
  • handgrip
  • broomstick
3
as in pitcher

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • pitcher
  • hod
  • tank
  • jug
  • pot
  • vat
  • tub
  • holder
  • jar
  • kettle
  • receptacle
  • flagon
  • vessel
  • canteen
  • pail
  • bucket
  • cauldron

bail

2 of 2

verb

as in to exit
to leave a place often for another after two hours of that boring party, we were ready to bail

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • exit
  • move
  • depart
  • get
  • go
  • escape
  • flee
  • bail out
  • evacuate
  • fly
  • part
  • start
  • peel off
  • withdraw
  • quit
  • run along
  • pull out
  • walk out
  • get off
  • dig out
  • cut out
  • retire
  • push off
  • vamoose
  • clear out
  • emigrate
  • bugger off
  • book
  • bug out
  • beat it
  • clear off
  • push on
  • abscond
  • go off
  • take off
  • scarper
  • take a hike
  • take a powder
  • retreat
  • bug off
  • strike out
  • set out
  • take a walk
  • begone
  • pull stakes
  • pull up stakes
  • pack (up or off)
  • hit the road
  • pike (out or off)
  • skip
  • sally (forth)
  • shove (off)
  • run away
  • scram
  • vacate
  • get out
  • buzz (off)
  • step (along)
  • decamp
  • remove
  • desert
  • light out
  • abandon
  • go out
  • step out
  • forsake
  • adjourn
  • scat
  • mizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • come
  • stay
  • arrive
  • remain
  • settle
  • turn up
  • hit
  • abide
  • lodge
  • close
  • dwell
  • reach
  • show up
  • approach
  • land
  • near
  • tarry
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