bail up

Definitions

1. 1

   To apply a bail to (a cow)

   To apply a bail to (a cow); to trap or corner.

2. 2

   To stop (someone) to talk to them

   To stop (someone) to talk to them; to buttonhole.

   • I'm late because Debbie bailed me up on the phone.
   • It always embarrassed me dreadfully the way Pop seemed to lack the sense and pride just to say ‘Good day’ to Doc instead of trying every time to bail him up and talk importantly.
3. 3

   For rocks, clay, etc. to build up around a drill.

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   1. 4

      To rob (someone).

      • They bailed me up for fifty bucks.
   2. 5

      To corner (someone)

      To corner (someone); to hold (someone) under threat of violence; for dogs to hold people or animals at bay.

   3. 6

      Misspelling of bale up.

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