bailer

/ˈbeɪlər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or device used for removing water from something, especially a boat.

“The sailor used a bailer to remove excess water from the sinking ship.”

2. noun

A person who sells or issues tickets, especially for a sporting event or a show.

“The ticket booth was managed by a bailer who sold the tickets to the excited crowd.”

3. verb

To remove water from something, especially with a bailer.

“She bailed out the canoe after it tipped over in the lake.”

Synonyms

  • drainer
  • extractor

Antonyms

  • filler
  • flooder