Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bail water
verb
/beɪl ˈwɔːtər/
Definition
To remove water from a boat or other vessel, usually to prevent it from sinking.
Examples
- After the storm hit, we had to bail water from the boat to keep it afloat.
- The captain instructed the crew to bail water as fast as they could.
- During the trip, we took turns bailing water whenever it started to fill up.
Meaning
Bailing water is a necessary task in boating to ensure the safety and buoyancy of the vessel.
Synonyms
- empty
- remove
- drain
- clear out
