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

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

confront (someone) with the intention of robbing them

they bailed up Mr Dyason and demanded his money

secure (a cow) during milking