Bail

Etymology 1
From the verb bailler: and noun bail:, from  baiulare:, present active infinitive of baiulo:.

Noun

 * 1)  Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
 * 2)  Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
 * 3)  The person providing such payment.
 * 4)  One of the two wooden crosspieces that rest on top of the stumps to form a wicket.
 * 5) A bucket or scoop used for removing water from a boat etc.
 * 6)  Normally curved handle suspended between sockets as a drawer pull.  This may also be on a kettle or pail.

Derived terms

 * jump bail
 * out on bail

Verb

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

Derived terms

 * bailment
 * bailor
 * bailee


 * bail out

Verb

 * 1)  To exit quickly.
 * : To not attend.

Noun

 * 1) A hoop, ring or handle (especially of a kettle or bucket)
 * 2) A stall for a cow (or other animal) (usually tethered with a semi-circular hoop).
 * 3) A hinged bar as a restraint for animals, or on a typewriter.
 * 4)  A frame to restrain a cow during outdoor milking.
 * 5) A hoop, ring, or other object used to connect a pendant to a necklace. ''

Verb

 * 1) To secure the head of a cow during milking.

Verb

 * 1)  To confine.
 * 2)  To secure (a cow) by placing its head in a bail for milking.
 * 3)  To keep (a traveller) detained in order to rob them; to corner (a wild animal); loosely, to detain, hold up. (Usually with up:.)