Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bale
Noun
/beɪl/
Definition
A large bundle of goods, typically hay, cotton, or other materials, tightly bound and wrapped, often with twine or wire.
Examples
- The farmer stacked the bales of hay in the barn for winter storage.
- A bale of cotton was shipped to the textile factory for processing.
- During the festival, they used bales of straw as seats for the audience.
Meaning
In a more general sense, a ‘bale’ refers to any large package of items secured for storage or transport.
Synonyms
- bundle
- package
- roll
- pack