1. (

• bail

) release after a security has been paid ;

2. (

• bail

) deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period ;

3. (

• bail

) secure the release of (someone) by providing security ;

4. (

• bail ,

) empty (a vessel) by bailing ;

5. (

• bail ,

) remove (water) from a vessel with a container ;