Synonyms for

Bale

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

Definition

a large bundle of hay or other raw material tightly bound with twine or wire

Synonyms & similar words

bale basel basle bundle package stack heap pile load batch quantity mass collection array assortment grouping set assemblage clump cluster tuft wispy fluff

Synonyms by register

Formal

bundle package compress compact

Informal

wad clump hunk

Literary

sheaf shock

Antonyms

unbundle unpack disassemble disperse scatter

Common collocations

  • bale of hay
  • bale of straw
  • bale out
  • bale out of
  • large bale
  • tight bale

Word family

noun bale
verb bale

Usage note

As a verb, 'bale out' means to abandon or withdraw from a situation, often a risky one. It is commonly used informally.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer stored the hay in a bale.
  2. The bale was too heavy for one person to lift.
  3. The workers loaded the bales onto the trailer.
  4. The bales of cotton were ready for transport.
  5. The bale of hay smelled sweet and fresh.

Quotes

  • The baleful gaze of the dragon made the knight tremble.
  • He piled the bales of hay high in the barn.
  • The bale of cotton was worth a lot of money to the farmer.

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