bale
noun [ C ]
uk/beɪl/ usa large amount of something such as paper, wool, or cloth that has been tied tightly together:
A bale of alfalfa that usually would sell for about $3.50 could cost as much as $10 this year.
a bale of cotton
bale
verb [ T ]
uk/beɪl/ usto tie up something tightly into bales:
The hay must be baled, and stacked as quickly as possible.
Phrasal verb
bale out