bailing
Bailing is the act of removing liquid from a container, vessel, or space, usually by hand, using a bailer or a bucket. The term is used in maritime, flood-response, and everyday contexts. It should not be confused with pumping, which uses a mechanical device, or with bail as a noun in law and finance, though all forms derive from the same root meaning to take out or release.
In boating and ship operations, bailing is the manual removal of water from a vessel's bilge to
Bailing is also common in basements during floods, in flooded spaces after rain, or in ponds and
In legal and financial terminology, bail refers to a security deposit or promise to appear in court.