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“Baal” or “Bail” or “Bale”

baal / bail / bale are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

baal

  • nounany of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god.

bail b·EY·l

  • noun(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial.
  • nounthe 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).
  • verbrelease after a security has been paid.
  • verbdeliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period.
  • verbsecure the release of (someone) by providing security.
  • verbempty (a vessel) by bailing.
  • verbremove (water) from a vessel with a container.

bale b·EY·l

  • nouna large bundle bound for storage or transport.
  • verbmake into a bale.
Usage

Examples in context

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“baal”

  • …Bakehouse, corner of Elvira and Baal Streets, Palmyra.
  • …Area quiz bowl tournaments, including BAAL (Bay Area Academic League).
  • He was a baal korei (Torah reader) for the…
  • das baal natak
  • …role of the Mother in Baal

“bail”

  • …was released on a $1000 bail on 9/13.
  • Once out of jail on bail, they followed their attorney's advice…
  • …about his work in capturing bail fugitives, in particular Chapman's efforts…
  • …work with Chapman at Da'Kine Bail Bonds, in Honolulu, Hawaii, and…
  • …of Estai posted a $500,000 bail and returned to Spain.
  • …star, bounty hunter and former bail bondsman.
  • …the country while out on bail in 2003, the Mexican Government…
  • …three men were released on bail ($300,000 for Duane Chapman, $100,000…
  • Restrictive bail conditions
  • …Saudi Arabia had previously posted bail for Alayed on minor charges,…

“bale”

  • Bale was relatively unknown when cast.
  • Bale felt the previous films underused…
  • …group, Brightlingsea Against Live Exports (BALE), and began arriving to demonstrate…
  • …starred alongside a young Christian Bale in this film.
  • …invention of the round hay baler revolutionized the laborious task of…
  • …date, plus the existence of BALE... and fliers distributed on its…
  • Director Nolan said of Bale, "He has exactly the balance…
  • …the media: "As of tonight BALE will not exist although the…
  • Former BALE organiser Carol Appleby said that…
  • Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman:A…

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