bale vs faint

bale

noun
  • Suffering, woe, torment. 

  • A measurement of hay equal to 10 flakes. Approximately 70-90 lbs (32-41 kg). 

  • A bundle of compressed wool or hay, compacted for shipping and handling. 

  • A measurement of paper equal to 10 reams. 

  • A block of compressed cannabis. 

  • Evil, especially considered as an active force for destruction or death. 

  • A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation. 

verb
  • To wrap into a bale. 

  • To remove water from a boat with buckets etc. 

faint

noun
  • The state of one who has fainted; a swoon. 

  • The act of fainting, syncope. 

verb
  • To decay; to disappear; to vanish. 

  • To lose consciousness through a lack of oxygen or nutrients to the brain, usually as a result of suddenly reduced blood flow (may be caused by emotional trauma, loss of blood or various medical conditions). 

  • To lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent. 

adj
  • Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness 

  • Performed, done, or acted, weakly; not exhibiting vigor, strength, or energy 

  • Slight; minimal. 

  • Barely perceptible; not bright, or loud, or sharp 

  • Lacking courage, spirit, or energy; cowardly; dejected 

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