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- [beyl]
- /beɪl/
- /ˈbeɪlə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [beyl]
- /beɪl/
Definitions of bailer word
- verb with object bailer to dip (water) out of a boat, as with a bucket. 1
- verb with object bailer to clear of water by dipping (usually followed by out): to bail out a boat. 1
- verb without object bailer to bail water. 1
- noun bailer Also, bailer. a bucket, dipper, or other container used for bailing. 1
- noun bailer One who bails or lades. 1
- noun bailer a utensil, as a bucket or cup, used in bailing; a machine for bailing water out of a pit. 0
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Origin of bailer
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English bayle < Middle French baille a bucket < Vulgar Latin *bāi(u)la; akin to Latin bāiulus carrier. See bail1
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Parts of speech for Bailer
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bailer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bailer usage trend in Literature
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