noun a large bundle of paper, hay, cotton, etc., tightly bound with cords or straps
verb to wrap or bind with cords or straps
In agriculture, a bale refers to a large bundle of hay, straw, cotton, or other crop material that has been compressed and tightly bound for storage or transportation.
In logistics, a bale may refer to a unit of measurement for certain goods, particularly in the shipping and transportation industry.
In textiles, a bale is a large package of raw fibers, such as cotton, wool, or flax, that has been tightly compressed and bound for shipping or processing.
In waste management, a bale is a compacted bundle of recyclable materials, such as cardboard, paper, or plastics, that is ready for transport to recycling facilities.
Bales of hay are commonly used in farming to store and transport crops such as hay and straw.
In the shipping and logistics industry, goods are often packed into bales for easier handling and transportation.
Bales of cotton or other fibers are used in the textile industry for processing into yarn and fabric.
Baling machines are used in waste management to compact materials such as cardboard, paper, and plastics into bales for recycling.
In mining, bales of explosives are used for controlled blasting operations.
Bales of insulation materials such as fiberglass or cellulose are used in construction for thermal and acoustic insulation.