English dictionary

bail

/b/eI/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial

noun.possession

Examples
The judge set bail at $10,000.

Synonyms bail bond bond

Source: WordNet 3.0
the legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial)

noun.cognition

Examples
He is out on bail.

Source: WordNet 3.0
A bucket or scoop used in bailing water out of a boat.

noun

Source: webster1913
Custody; keeping.

noun

Source: webster1913
The arched handle of a kettle, pail, or similar vessel, usually movable.

noun

Source: webster1913
A line of palisades serving as an exterior defense.

noun

Source: webster1913

release after a security has been paid

verb.social

Source: WordNet 3.0
deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period

verb.possession

Source: WordNet 3.0
secure the release of (someone) by providing security

verb.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
empty (a vessel) by bailing

verb.change

Source: WordNet 3.0
remove (water) from a vessel with a container

verb.change

Source: WordNet 3.0
To lade; to dip and throw; -- usually with <i>out</i>; as, to <i>bail</i> water out of a boat.

verb

Source: webster1913
To deliver; to release.

verb

Source: webster1913