Meaning of the word bales in English

What does bales mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bales

US /beɪlz/
UK /beɪlz/

Plural Noun

large bundles of raw or waste material, tightly bound with cord or wire

Example:
The farmer stacked the hay bales in the barn.
They loaded several bales of cotton onto the truck.

Verb

to make into bales

Example:
The machine bales the waste paper efficiently.
They plan to bale the remaining straw before the rain.
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