bail
NOUNVERB
/beɪl/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH B
bail is a valid 4-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
B3A1I1L1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING
What does bail mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial.
“the judge set bail at $10,000”
SYNONYMS
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2
The legal system that allows an accused person to be temporarily released from custody (usually on condition that a sum of money guarantees their appearance at trial).
“he is out on bail”
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VERB · 5 SENSES
1
Deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period.
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2
Empty (a vessel) by bailing.
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3
Release after a security has been paid.
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4
Remove (water) from a vessel with a container.
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5
Secure the release of (someone) by providing security.
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AT THE BOARD