Definitions
Baling is a verb that refers to the process of making something into a bale, typically hay or straw.
Example
The farmer spent the afternoon baling hay.
Example
The machine was used for baling cotton.
Bailing is a verb that means to remove water from a boat or other vessel using a bucket, pump, or other device.
Example
The boat was taking on water and needed constant bailing to stay afloat.
Example
We had to start bailing out the canoe after it capsized.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of baling as creating a bale, which is a bundle of something like hay or cotton. - The word bailing has an 'i' in it, which can remind you of the word 'inundation', meaning flooding or filling with water. So, bailing is removing water from something.
Remember this!
Remember, baling is making a bundle of something, while bailing is removing water from a boat or other vessel.
