baling wire

• Reißfester, flexibler Draht, der zum Binden von Ballen aus Heu, Stroh oder anderen Materialien verwendet wird; metaphorisch auch für eine einfache, provisorische Lösung oder Reparatur.

A strong, flexible wire used to bind bales of hay, straw, or other materials; also used metaphorically to describe a simple, makeshift solution or repair.

1. Binding materialB1formal

   A strong, flexible wire used to bind bales of hay, straw, or other materials together.

   Bindedraht für Ballen

   • The farmer used baling wire to secure the hay bales.
   • Baling wire is essential for keeping the bales intact during transport.
   • He cut a length of baling wire to tie the bundle.

2. Improvised repairB2informalamerican

   Used metaphorically to describe a temporary or makeshift fix using available materials.

   Behelfsreparatur

   • The old fence was held together with baling wire and hope.
   • He fixed the broken tractor part with some baling wire.
   • Their plan was held together with baling wire and duct tape.