Security, usually a sum of money, exchanged for the release of an arrested person as a guarantee of that person's appearance for trial.
Release from imprisonment on payment of such money.
A frame to restrain a cow during milking or feeding.
A bucket or scoop used for removing water from a boat etc.
The person providing such payment.
A person who bails water out of a boat.
A hoop, ring or handle (especially of a kettle or bucket).
One of the two wooden crosspieces that rest on top of the stumps to form a wicket.
A stall for a cow (or other animal) (usually tethered with a semi-circular hoop).
A hoop, ring, or other object used to connect a pendant to a necklace.
Normally curved handle suspended between sockets as a drawer pull. This may also be on a kettle or pail.
A hinged bar as a restraint for animals, or on a typewriter.
To keep (a traveller) detained in order to rob them; to corner (a wild animal); loosely, to detain, hold up.
To secure the release of an arrested person by providing bail.
To secure the head of a cow during milking.
To hand over personal property to be held temporarily by another as a bailment.
To release a person under such guarantee.
To remove water from (a boat) by scooping it out.
To remove (water) from a boat by scooping it out.
To secure (a cow) by placing its head in a bail for milking.
To set free; to deliver; to release.
To fail to meet a commitment (to a person).
To exit quickly.
To confine.
Something that secures.
Proof of ownership of stocks, bonds or other investment instruments.
Property etc. temporarily relinquished to guarantee repayment of a loan.
Something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation or law.
A guarantee.
The condition of not being threatened, especially physically, psychologically, emotionally, or financially.
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
Freedom from apprehension.
A tradeable financial asset, such as a share of stock.ᵂ