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Bailing

Verb / ˈbeɪlɪŋ / Another word for bailing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of removing water from a boat or ship using a bucket or pump.

Synonyms & similar words

bail scooping dipping emptying draining removing evacuating clearing pumping extracting siphoning vacuuming depleting dispensing disposing ejecting releasing discarding

Example sentences

  1. I did some bailing when water got into the boat.
  2. Bailing out the leaky boat proved to be a difficult task.
  3. We were bailing water out of the canoe after the storm.
  4. Bailing the ship took hours.
  5. The crew was busy bailing water out of the boat.

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  • The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status, or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we all believe that we are above-average drivers. ~ Dave Barry
  • When you're up to your neck in alligators, it's hard to remember to drain the swamp. ~ Ronald Reagan
  • When life gives you lemons, squirt someone in the eye. ~ Cathy Guisewite

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