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A quick definition of bale:
Term: BALE
Definition: A bale is a package of things that are wrapped up in cloth and labeled so that people can easily identify what's inside. It's like a big present that's ready to be shipped or stored away.
A more thorough explanation:
BALE
A bale is a package of goods that is wrapped in cloth and marked so that it can be easily identified on a bill of lading.
- A cotton bale is a package of raw cotton that has been compressed and wrapped in cloth.
- A hay bale is a package of hay that has been compressed and wrapped in twine.
- A wool bale is a package of raw wool that has been compressed and wrapped in burlap.
These examples illustrate how different types of goods can be packaged as bales. The cloth or twine wrapping helps to protect the goods during transportation and storage, while the marking on the bale makes it easy to identify and track the package.