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Short "hint"

A large bundle of things tied tightly together.

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  • They need one bale of hay to put on the floor of the barn.
  • bale hay
  • I so excited for this, bale is gold, and the story is a great one to finally tell.
  • Changing her position casually, she threw an elbow well over on the skin bale, rested her body upon it, and arranged her parka.
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  • You can post "bail" (security given to ensure one's court appearance), you can "bail" (empty water from a boat), or you can store a "bale" (large tightly wrapped package).
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