English Word · Beginner
bale
To remove water from a boat with buckets etc
Pronunciation: /beɪl/
Meaning
To remove water from a boat with buckets etc.
Example
The crew had to bale the water out of the leaking boat to keep it afloat.
The crew had to bale the water out of the leaking boat to keep it afloat.
Practice tips
- Practice bale out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.