bale vs scatter

bale

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

  • 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. 

  • Suffering, woe, torment. 

verb
  • To wrap into a bale. 

  • To remove water from a boat with buckets etc. 

scatter

noun
  • A collection of dispersed objects. 

  • The act of scattering or dispersing. 

verb
  • To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse. 

  • Of a pitcher: to keep down the number of hits or walks. 

  • To deflect (radiation or particles). 

  • To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals. 

  • To distribute loosely as by sprinkling. 

  • To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow. 

  • To be dispersed upon. 

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