Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Bails.
How to pronounce bails:
US
Bails - as a noun
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
Example: "The judge set bail at $10,000"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bail bondbondThe 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)
Example: "He is out on bail"
Bails - as a verb
Release after a security has been paid
Deliver something in trust to somebody for a special purpose and for a limited period
Secure the release of (someone) by providing security
Empty (a vessel) by bailing
Remove (water) from a vessel with a container
Example Sentences
"She bails out her friends whenever they are in trouble."
"The firefighter bails out of the burning building."
"The company bails on their original plan due to financial constraints."
"He bails on the idea of going to the party at the last minute."
"The athlete bails on the race due to an injury."
Word Game Points
Is BAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bails is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BAILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is BAILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bails is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBAILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is BAILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bails is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBAILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.