Definition of “bail”
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Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
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Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
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The person providing such payment.
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A bucket or scoop used for removing water from a boat etc.
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A hoop, ring or handle (especially of a kettle or bucket).
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A stall for a cow (or other animal) (usually tethered with a semi-circular hoop).
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A hinged bar as a restraint for animals, or on a typewriter.
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A frame to restrain a cow during milking.
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A hoop, ring, or other object used to connect a pendant to a necklace.
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One of the two wooden crosspieces that rest on top of the stumps to form a wicket.
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Normally curved handle suspended between sockets as a drawer pull. This may also be on a kettle or pail, as the wire bail handle shown in the drawing.
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verb:
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To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.
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To release a person under such guarantee.
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To set free.
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To hand over personal property to be held temporarily by another as a bailment.
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To remove water from a boat by scooping it out.
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To exit quickly.
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To fail to meet a commitment.
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To secure the head of a cow during milking.
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To confine.
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To secure (a cow) by placing its head in a bail for milking.
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To keep (a traveller) detained in order to rob them; to corner (a wild animal); loosely, to detain, hold up. (Usually with up.).
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