noun
plural bales
[count] :a large amount of a material (such as hay or wool) that is pressed together tightly and often tied or wrapped
verb
bales; baled; baling
[+ obj] :to press together and tightly tie or wrap (something, such as hay or paper) into a bale - compare 3bale
verb
bales; baled; baling
[+ obj] Brit :3bail
bale out
[phrasal verb] Brit
to jump out of an airplane with a parachute
to leave or escape a harmful or difficult situation