~ 1
■ noun
1》 the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
2》 money paid by or for such a person as security.
■ verb release or secure the release of (an accused person) on payment of ~.
Phrases
go (or stand ) ~ act as surety for an accused person.
jump ~ informal fail to appear for trial after being released on ~.
Derivatives
~able adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr., lit. 'custody, jurisdiction', from ~ler 'take charge of', from L. bajulare 'bear a burden'.
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~ 2
■ noun
1》 (usu. ~s ) Cricket either of the two crosspieces bridging the stumps.
2》 a bar on a typewriter or computer printer which holds the paper steady.
3》 a bar separating horses in an open stable.
4》 Austral./NZ a movable framework for securing the head of a cow during milking.
■ verb (often ~ someone/thing up ) Austral./NZ
1》 confront (someone) with intent to rob.
↘detain in conversation.
2》 secure (a cow) during milking.
Origin
ME (denoting a ~ey): from OFr. ~e 'palisade, enclosure', ~lier 'enclose'.
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~ 3
( Brit. also bale )
■ verb
1》 scoop water out of (a ship or boat).
2》 ( ~ out ) make an emergency parachute descent from an aircraft.
3》 ( ~ someone/thing out ) rescue someone or something from a difficulty.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
C17: from obs. ~ 'bucket', from Fr. ~le , based on L. bajulus 'carrier'.