Bales meaning : A large fire, a conflagration or bonfire. A funeral pyre. A beacon-fire. A rounded bundle or package of goods in a cloth cover, and corded for storage or transportation. A bundle of compressed wool or hay, compacted for shipping and handling. A measurement of hay equal to 10 flakes. Approximately 70-90 lbs (32-41 kg). A measurement of paper equal to 10 reams. To remove water from a boat with buckets etc.