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bailed

The correct spelling is bailed.

How to pronounce bailed

verb

IPA: /beɪld/

Say it like: Bay-led

The correct spelling is bailed. To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail. For example: "to bail cloth to a tailor to be made into a garment; to bail goods to a carrier"

Usage Examples

to bail cloth to a tailor to be made into a garment; to bail goods to a carrier

to bail water out of a boat

to bail a boat

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.
  2. 2.To release a person under such guarantee.
  3. 3.To hand over personal property to be held temporarily by another as a bailment.
  4. 4.To remove (water) from a boat by scooping it out.
  5. 5.To remove water from (a boat) by scooping it out.

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