Meaning of the word bailer in English

What does bailer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bailer

US /ˈbeɪlər/
UK /ˈbeɪlə/

Noun

1.

a person or thing that bales, especially a machine for baling hay or cotton

Example:
The farmer used a new bailer to quickly process the hay.
The cotton bailer worked tirelessly to prepare the harvest for shipment.
2.

a scoop or bucket used for bailing water out of a boat

Example:
After the storm, we used a small bailer to remove water from the canoe.
Every small boat should carry a bailer for emergencies.