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

he has been released on bail

release or secure the release of (a prisoner) on payment of bail

nine were bailed on drugs charges

he was bailed to appear at Durham Crown Court

his son called home to get bailed out of jail

either of the two crosspieces bridging the stumps, which the bowler and fielders try to dislodge with the ball to get the batter out

the Lancashire captain was at full stretch as the wicketkeeper took off the bails

a bar on a typewriter or computer printer which holds the paper steady

a fastening that secures a crampon to the sole of a boot

a bar or pole separating horses in an open stable

confront (someone) with the intention of robbing them

they bailed up Mr Dyason and demanded his money

secure (a cow) during milking

scoop water out of a boat or ship

when we started bailing, the boat was filled with water

those on board tried desperately to bail water from the sinking craft

abandon a commitment, obligation, or activity

after 12 years of this, including Sunday Mass with the family, I bailed

I couldn't handle the crowds, so I bailed

he looks a little like the other guy that bailed on me