to dip (water) out of a boat, as with a bucket.

to clear of water by dipping (usually fol. by out )

to bail out a boat.

to bail water.

Also, bailer. a bucket, dipper, or other container used for bailing. ?

bail out,

to make a parachute jump from an airplane.

to relieve or assist (a person, company, etc.) in an emergency situation, esp. a financial crisis

The corporation bailed out its failing subsidiary through a series of refinancing operations.

to give up on or abandon something, as to evade a responsibility

His partner bailed out before the business failed.

verb

ignore , refuse , stay

verb

aid , deliver , release , relieve , rescue , spring , flee , quit , retreat , withdraw , bail